Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam addressed the sixth anniversary of August 5, 2019, when India revoked Kashmir's special constitutional status. The minister described this date as marking a dark chapter for Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India divided the region into two separate Union Territories through what Pakistan considers an illegal action. The move aimed to undermine Kashmir's internationally recognized position and marginalize Kashmiri Muslims within their homeland. India has since implemented numerous demographic and political changes.
New regulations allow non-Kashmiris to obtain domicile certificates and purchase property previously restricted to locals. Electoral boundaries have been redrawn while the Lieutenant Governor received expanded administrative authority. The minister emphasized that Kashmiri cultural identity faces systematic erosion under these policies. International bodies have documented extensive human rights violations in the territory. Muqam called upon global powers to pressure India regarding prisoner releases and implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions while reaffirming Pakistan's continued diplomatic support for Kashmiri self-determination rights.
New regulations allow non-Kashmiris to obtain domicile certificates and purchase property previously restricted to locals. Electoral boundaries have been redrawn while the Lieutenant Governor received expanded administrative authority. The minister emphasized that Kashmiri cultural identity faces systematic erosion under these policies. International bodies have documented extensive human rights violations in the territory. Muqam called upon global powers to pressure India regarding prisoner releases and implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions while reaffirming Pakistan's continued diplomatic support for Kashmiri self-determination rights.
