Democratic Freedom Party Praises Pakistan’s Stance on Kashmir and Palestine
June 2, 2024In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), led by incarcerated senior APHC leader Shabbir Ahmad Shah, has expressed appreciation for the recent remarks made by the Premier of Pakistan, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, concerning the Kashmir issue.
In a statement issued from Srinagar, the DFP spokesman, Advocate Arshad Iqbal, thanked Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for drawing the world community’s attention to the suffering and plight of the Kashmiri and Palestinian people. Sharif’s remarks, made on Thursday, called for the international community to actively ensure that the people of Palestine and Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are granted their right to self-determination.
The DFP spokesman also expressed profound gratitude to Pakistan’s military leadership for their condemnation of the violence against the Palestinian people by the Zionist regime and for expressing unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people in their struggle for self-determination. This solidarity was notably demonstrated during a meeting at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan’s top military officials reiterated their support for the Kashmiri cause as outlined in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif emphasized the need for global intervention to address the human rights violations and to support the inalienable right to self-determination for both Palestinians and Kashmiris. This call for international action reflects a longstanding stance by Pakistan on the issues of Kashmir and Palestine, advocating for peaceful resolutions based on the principles of justice and human rights.
The DFP’s acknowledgment of Pakistan’s supportive position highlights the deep-rooted connection between the struggles of the Kashmiri and Palestinian peoples. Both regions have faced prolonged conflicts and calls for self-determination, drawing parallels in their quests for freedom and human rights.
By welcoming Pakistan’s remarks and actions, the DFP underscores the importance of international solidarity and advocacy in their struggle. The expression of support from a neighboring country like Pakistan not only boosts the morale of the Kashmiri people but also keeps the issue alive on the global stage, urging other nations and international bodies to take a stand.
The solidarity expressed by Pakistan’s military leadership further strengthens this position. By condemning the severe human rights violations and war crimes in Gaza and supporting the Kashmiri cause, Pakistan’s military reiterates its commitment to advocating for oppressed communities. This unified stance from both the political and military spheres in Pakistan sends a strong message of unwavering support to the international community.
To conclude, the Democratic Freedom Party’s praise for Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s remarks and the Pakistani military’s solidarity gestures underscore the crucial role of international advocacy and support in the struggles for self-determination in Kashmir and Palestine. This solidarity is a call to the global community to recognize and act upon the human rights violations and support the legitimate aspirations of these oppressed peoples for freedom and justice.