Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government policies have increased the possibilities of liberation of occupied Jammu and Kashmir, said Ghulam Mohammed Safi, a true representative of Kashmiri people, at a function organized by Jeddah based Pakistan National Solidarity Forum (FNSF) to observe 68th Indian occupation of Kashmir as "Black Day" at Spice Village restaurant here. Keynote speaker Safi, further said India has not been able to strengthen its grip over Jammu and Kashmir by means, fair or foul, unmindful of its constitutional commitment that the future of the territory shall be determined by the people of Kashmir in a UN supervised plebiscite. India's reluctance to honor the international law and its own commitments about Kashmiris' right of self-determination has made the dispute into a global flashpoint, Safi added. We want to live in dignity like other peoples of the world, said Safi, who is also convener of the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat of Jammu & Kashmir and associated with All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC). He thanked to the organizers for inviting him and received a Magazine "Hisar" containing the plight of quarter million patriotic Pakistanis living in miserable condition in the camps in Bangladesh since 1971. The program started with recitation of verses from Holy Qur'an by Abdullah Chahil. Naat was presented by Sher Afzal. Qari Mohammed Irshad-ul-Haq, chairman Jammu and Kashmir overseas committee, presided over the gathering. Haq, expressed his concern on the Indian government's policy of repression in occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the constant denial of inalienable rights including the right of self determination. Tahseemul Haq Haqqi, welfare attache at Consulate General Pakistan, graced the occasion as chief guest while consuls Saeed Sarwer and Majid Awan were guests of honor. In his speech Haqqi lauded the efforts of PNSF convener Syed Riaz Bukhari who united all political, cultural, social, welfare and literary forums and institutions of Jeddah at one stage. He assured that Pakistan will continue to extend political, moral and diplomatic support to their Kashmiri brothers. He said consulate will cooperate and give all assistance to the Kashmiri community in Jeddah. Convener PNSF Syed Riaz Bukhari, in his welcome addressed thanked all the participants included Furrukh Rasheed (PTI), Tahir (JUI), Choudhry Riaz Ghuman (PML-N), Ayaz (JI) Nosherwan Khattak (ANP), Ashfaq Badayuni (Halqa-e-Danish), Riaz Bajwa (PNC), Hamid ul Islam Khan (AUM), Syed Ehsan-ul-Haq (PRC), doctor's forum, Pakistan Jet Foundation, Engineer's Forum Jeddah and Pakistan Journalist Forum (PJF). Senior members of Kashmir committee Ghulam Nabi Butt also spoke and recited poem on Kashmir. Sultan presented national song.
