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Pakistan will commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5, honoring the struggle for self-determination of its Kashmiri brethren. In Muzaffarabad, sirens will be sounded between 9 and 10 am, followed by a minute of silence. Across the country, gatherings will be organized to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people, while human chains will be formed on roads connecting Azad Kashmir and Pakistan. A special session of the AJK Legislative Assembly will be convened, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to attend. Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
Meanwhile, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to elevate their regional ties, with the two countries pledging to enhance cooperation in energy, defense, tourism, and education. The opposition leader, Maulana Maqbool Ahmad, has expressed disappointment with the party’s social media campaign, saying it has brought disrepute to the party. In a separate development, the Balochistan government has claimed to have apprehended 100 suspects during an operation in Quetta, resulting in the recovery of arms and ammunition. The internet services in the city are expected to be restored today.
In a related development, the Turkish government has organized a ceremony at the Pakistan Embassy in Ankara to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day. The event aimed to reaffirm Turkey’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and their just struggle. The two countries have also agreed to establish an Inter-Regional Forum.
PTI leader Ali Muhammad Khan has reiterated his stance that no risk should be taken with the health of the party’s founding leader. In a separate development, Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, has visited Muzaffarabad and paid respects at the Martyrs’ Graveyard. The President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister have reaffirmed their complete support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
In a bizarre incident, Pakistan’s Prime Minister has urged the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to attend a meeting on national issues, while criticizing him for his absence. In a move to promote solar energy, the government has announced that solar power users will be required to pay the full cost of electricity, while a fixed rate of approximately Rs 11 per unit will be charged from them.
In international news, the Saudi government has announced the start of visa issuance for the upcoming Hajj season from February 8. In a separate development, the US President has spoken about the National Prayer Breakfast, calling it a cherished American tradition.
