On
the directives of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Chitral Prof. Dr.
Hazir Ullah Vice Chancellor, the University of Chitral observed Youm-e-Istehsal
on August 5, 2025, to express unwavering support and solidarity with the
oppressed people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The university
administration, faculty members, and students condemned India’s illegal
occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and exploitation of the people. Different banners,
posters, standees and placards with messages of condemnation of India and
solidarity for Kashmari’s peoples were displayed. The activity highlighted that
the Kashmiris' struggle is in line with international laws and UN Security
Council resolutions, and the occupation of Kashmir by Indian security forces is
a violation of international norms. The focal person of the programe was Dr. Sajjad Hussain, Head of the
Department of Political Science. He briefed the participants about the political,
legal, cultural and social implications of the abrogation of the article (370)
and 35(a) and highlighted importance of observance of the day. Dr. Sana Ullah, Head of the
Department of Sociology, and Mr.
Basharat Hussain, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, addressed
the gathering and emphasized the importance of standing by the people of
Kashmir in their struggle for justice, freedom, and dignity.
As
part of the observance, a solidarity walk was organized within the campus
premises. Students passionately participated in the walk, chanting slogans in
support of Kashmir and calling for an end to the human rights violations in the
region. The program concluded with a one-minute silence in honor of the
sacrifices made by the Kashmiri people in their fight for self-determination.
The University of Chitral reaffirmed its commitment to continue raising its
voice for the rights of the Kashmiri people at all forums with a firm
commitment to continue support to the exploited Kashmiri people in their
struggle for their right of self-determination
