Kashmir’s cry echoes in Islamabad as students stage ‘Muqadama-e-Kashmir’ to mark Solidarity Day
2026-02-03 - 23:36
The Institute of Home Economics (IHE), F-11/1, in collaboration with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and the Kashmir Youth Forum, on Tuesday commemorated Kashmir Solidarity Day by holding a Muqadama-e-Kashmir Tamseeli Competition, aiming to highlight the decades-long struggle of the Kashmiri people and reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering support for their right to self-determination. The event, held at the IHE campus, brought together students from more than ten boys and girls colleges of Islamabad, civil society members and activists. Parliamentary Secretary Ms Farah Naz attended as the chief guest, while Ms Mishaal Malik, wife of incarcerated Kashmiri leader Yaseen Malik, participated as a special guest. Renowned writer, columnist and Kashmir affairs expert Dr Maqsood Jafri was the guest of honour. The programme was organised under the supervision of Mr Zaman Bajwa, Executive Director of the Kashmir Youth Forum, whose efforts were widely appreciated by participants and organisers alike. The day began with a Kashmir Solidarity Walk, during which a large number of students from different educational institutions marched together, chanting slogans in favour of Kashmir and its freedom struggle. The atmosphere resonated with passionate calls for justice, reflecting the emotional bond between the youth of Pakistan and the people of Indian-occupied Kashmir. Addressing the gathering, Ms Farah Naz said Kashmir is not merely a political issue but a humanitarian cause that united the entire nation. “Kashmir is a cause that unites all Pakistanis. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their legitimate struggle for freedom,” she said. Ms Mishaal Malik paid tribute to the resilience of the Kashmiri people, stating that the sacrifices made by them, including her husband, Yaseen Malik, continued to inspire resistance against oppression. “Yaseen’s struggle and the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people strengthen our resolve to keep supporting their just cause at every forum,” she remarked.