The Senate today unanimously passed a resolution expressing support for the right to self-determination of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, on the occasion of Kashmir Black Day to be observed tomorrow.

The resolution was moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam.

The resolution paid tribute to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir for their continued struggle and sacrifices in pursuit of their right to self-determination.

It emphasized the importance of a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and of ensuring the right of the Kashmiri people to determine their own future.

The resolution declared that the entry of Indian forces into Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on 27 October 1947, followed by the unlawful and forcible occupation of the territory and the situation that ensued, marked a significant turning point in the history of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

It reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled position that a just and lasting settlement of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir dispute is not possible without respecting the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and their right to self-determination.

The House expressed full solidarity with the people of Kashmir and reaffirmed its unequivocal support for their right to self-determination according to international law.

The House also called upon the United Nations to play an effective role in implementation of its relevant resolutions on the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir dispute and thereby enable the Kashmiri people to exercise their recognized right to self-determination.

It urged the international community to take due cognizance of the human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and to play an effective role in safeguarding the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people.

The House called upon the Government to continue extending political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of IIOJK and to intensify its efforts to highlight IIOJK dispute at the international level.

It reaffirmed its unwavering resolve and commitment to ensuring that the Senate of Pakistan would continue its support for the legitimate struggle of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and uphold their right to self-determination.

The House today passed six bills.

These include “The Islamabad Capital Territory (Prohibition of Plastic Book Covers) (Amendment) Bill, 2026”, “The Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) (Amendment) Bill, 2026”, “The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2026”, “The Special Technology Zones Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2022”, “The Islamabad Consumers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026” and “The Iqra Global University Bill, 2026”.

Besides, several bills were introduced in the House.

These include “The Iqbaliyat (Promotion in Educational Institutions) Bill, 2026”, “The De-colonization of Public Administration and Institutional Dignity Bill, 2026”, “The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2026”, “The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2026”, “The Islamabad Capital Territory Motor Vehicles (Regulation of Tinted Glass) Bill, 2026”, “The Criminal Laws (Protection of Elderly Parents and Senior Dependent Family Members) (Amendment) Bill, 2026” and “The Auditor General’s Recommendations (Implementation) Bill, 2026”.

The chair referred the bills to the standing committees concerned.

At the outset, the Senate offered Fateha for the departed soul of former Chief of Army Staff General (Retired) Abdul Waheed Kakar.

The House has now been adjourned to meet again tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.