Pakistani sportsmen extend support to Kashmiris as Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day

The nation on Saturday observed Kashmir Solidarity Day and expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir. Pakistani sportsmen, including cricketer Shahid Afridid and boxer Mohammad Waseem extended their support to the people of Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) who are living under atrocities of Indian government and army.

Taking to Twitter, Shahid Afridi shared poetry and wrote: “On this #KashmirDay, I stand with all my brothers and sisters who continue to fight for their rights and freedom as a Nation. May Allah give us the strength to facilitate our brethren in need.”

Similarly, boxer Mohammad Waseem took to Twitter and wrote: “I express all my support and extend sincerest prayers for the courageous people of Kashmir. May they be blessed with their much longed right of freedom and peace ameen.”

I express all my support and extend sincerest prayers for the courageous people of Kashmir. May they be blessed with their much longed right of freedom and peace ameen. 🙏🏼#KashmirSolidarityDay pic.twitter.com/Yny3NmQkEL

— Falcon Waseem (@iamfalconwaseem) February 5, 2022

Other Pakistani cricketers also shared their thoughts and extended solidarity with the Kashmiri people on Twitter.

#KashmirSolidarityDay is not just a hashtag but an emotion and an expression of compassion and solidarity with the brave and lionhearted people of Indian Occupied Kashmir. Lots of prayers and duas for you all 🤲🏼 pic.twitter.com/HWdJX0MQUy

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) February 5, 2022

5th February is a reminder to let the world know that Pakistan stands united with the Kashmiris in their fight for freedom and basic human rights. May Allah bless them with peace and strength to be resilient against all the atrocities ameen 🤲🏼#KashmirSolidarityDay pic.twitter.com/QCBVp7c5UL

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) February 5, 2022

Praying for peace & freedom of beautiful people of the beautiful Indian occupied Kashmir. The struggle, sacrifices and fight for the rights and freedom should not be neglected and go in vain. May Allah bless them 🙏🏼#KashmirSolidarityDay pic.twitter.com/DVho2STYDb

— Fawad Alam (@iamfawadalam25) February 5, 2022

In a statement on Twitter, Prime Minister Imran Khan slammed the incumbent Indian PM Narendra Modi’s policies in IOJK and paid tributes to the Kashmiri brethren.

Pakistan stands united with our Kashmiri brothers & sisters and committed to their legitimate struggle for self-determination. Modi’s fascist policies of oppression & violence have failed to crush the spirit of the Kashmiri resistance in IIOJK.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 5, 2022

“It is time the world takes notice of India’s grave human rights violations in IIOJK which include crimes against humanity, war crimes & genocidal acts as well as the threat of forced demographic change,” he said in a series of tweets.

It is the international community's responsibility to ensure an impartial plebiscite in Kashmir. The world must not ignore the plight of the people of IIOJK and their undeniable desire to free themselves from the Indian state's draconian military occupation.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 5, 2022