Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday to discuss recommendations regarding the abolishment of petroleum charge and probable reduction on fuel prices.

The meeting will be held in the afternoon at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, sources said. Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Emir Liaquat Baloch will also be there, while several other members of the party’s negotiation team are anticipated to attend.

Sources claimed Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Ali Pervaiz Malik and the Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah are also likely to attend the meeting.

The talks are expected to center on the petroleum levy, fuel costs and possible steps the government could look at to bring assistance to consumers.

The meeting comes after Jamaat-e-Islami announced a long march against the charge on petroleum items. The party then called off the scheduled march when the prime minister invited its leaders for discussions.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Tuesday urged the international community to play its appropriate role for alleviating the sufferings of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and promote respect for their basic rights.

In a message for Jammu and Kashmir Black Day, he said significant and sustained international engagement is vital for peaceful resolution of Jammu and Kashmir problem.

On this sad occasion of Jammu & Kashmir Black Day, we remember with profound regret the events of 27 October 1947 when Indian soldiers landed in Srinagar, opening a long and tragic chapter in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. “Almost eight decades later, the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continue to suffer the consequences of an unresolved dispute and continue to be denied their inalienable right of self-determination, as affirmed in the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council,” the message said.

He emphasised that the people of IIOJK have faced enormous hardships for decades, including limits on basic freedoms, human rights concerns and great pain.
In the face of these challenges, they have displayed unshakeable commitment, courage and resilience. Generations of Kashmiris have made sacrifices, demonstrating their unwavering will for justice, peace and the freedom to choose their own future.

Dar said that the UN Security Council has passed several resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir, providing for peaceful settlement according to the will of the people.

Pakistan has always stressed that these resolutions are crucial to the resolution of the dispute and has highlighted the essential function of the international community in ensuring a just, peaceful and permanent resolution to this long-standing issue.

The human rights situation in IIOJK has gained more international attention following India’s unilateral measures of 5 August 2019. The subsequent legislative and administrative actions, restrictions on fundamental freedoms, demographic and political changes and the continued detention of Kashmiri political leaders and activists in the occupied territory have further deepened the sense of insecurity and alienation among the people. These events have also created major problems under international law and applicable international humanitarian and human rights norms.

The international community, including various United Nations bodies and human rights organisations, has highlighted concerns about the treatment of civilians and the larger human rights situation in IIOJK. These challenges highlight the necessity for continuing international attention and engagement.

“However, the people of IIOJK are undeterred by such adversity. Their ongoing fight for their basic rights is a reminder that the ambitions of a people cannot be extinguished by force or tyranny. “Their sacrifices and quest for dignity and self-determination deserve the serious attention of the international community,” the message said.

Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of IIOJK.

We will continue to raise their voice in every appropriate international venue and urge for a peaceful and just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir problem’, he added.

On the occasion of Kashmir Black Day being marked on October 27, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has published a special song to express sympathy with the people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The song is a tribute to the tenacity, courage and sacrifices of the people of Kashmir, emphasising their unending fight for freedom and their hopes for a peaceful future.

The song, with emotionally charged lyrics and an amazing musical composition, illustrates the determination of the Kashmiri people against all odds.

The song is a tribute to the fortitude of the people of occupied Kashmir and a message of hope and perseverance in their struggle for independence.

It also contains key characters in the struggle including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Burhan Wani, who are prominent protagonists in the Kashmiri liberation movement.

The production also talks about the capturing of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan and missile-firing incidents to send a message of Pakistan’s defence preparation and resolve.

The song finishes with a repetition of the Pakistan military leadership’s support for the Kashmiri people’s battle against what it refers to as Indian oppression.

The release coincides with Kashmir Black Day, commemorated every year on October 27 to mark the entry of Indian forces in Srinagar on October 27, 1947, which Pakistan considers the beginning of a long era of misery of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.