The 55th death anniversary of the prominent leader of Kashmir freedom struggle, renowned Islamic scholar and former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Shah is being observed today [Monday]. A memorial reference will be held in Muzaffarabad today to commemorate the services of the late Mirwaiz.

Meanwhile in a message, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry paid glowing tributes to the former AJK President Mirwaiz Muhammad Yousuf Shah for his selfless social, political, and religious services.

He said Mirwaiz Muhammad Yousuf Shah was a true advocate of freedom for Kashmiri people from the clutches of India.

Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry said the present government will continue to fulfill its responsibilities vis-à-vis highlighting the Kashmir cause at the international forums.