Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over will observe Black Day tomorrow, to convey to the world that India had occupied their motherland illegally and against their aspirations. 

It was on October 27, 1947, that Indian troops invaded Jammu and Kashmir in blatant violation of the Partition Plan and occupied region against the will of the Kashmiri people.

Addressing a news conference along with APHC leaders in Islamabad today, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam said a rally will be taken out from foreign office in Islamabad to D-Chowk tomorrow to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people on the Black Day. He said rallies will also be taken out in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and the four provinces. He emphasized that people belonging to different segments of the society will participate in the rallies.  He said that one minute silence will also be observed at ten am.

The Minister for Kashmir Affairs paid glowing tributes to the struggle and sacrifices of the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He said despite Indian oppression, the people of IIOJK stand firm in their struggle. 

He said Pakistan will continue to stand by the Kashmiri people until they get their right to self determination. He said Pakistan has always raised Jammu and Kashmir dispute at the world forums. He urged the international community to fulfill the promise made with the Kashmiri people.