{
  "id": 17145956,
  "title": "Pakistan HC marks ‘Kashmir Black Day’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/pakistan-hc-marks-kashmir-black-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T23:45:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/pakistan-hc-marks-kashmir-black-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Colombo recently organized a seminar and photo exhibition to honor 'Kashmir Black Day'. This day commemorates the long-standing denial of self-determination rights to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The event drew participants from various backgrounds, including Pakistani diaspora members in Sri Lanka, journalists, writers, and Kashmiri allies.\n\nMessages from Pakistan's President and Prime Minister were read at the seminar, emphasizing Pakistan's unwavering support for the Kashmiri people. Shiraz Younas, a key speaker, detailed the dire human rights situation and alleged atrocities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted that the denial of self-determination in 1947 was the root cause of ongoing suffering, describing the region as \"the largest prison on the planet\".\n\nHigh Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr. Nayyar Naseer, praised the resilience of Jammu and Kashmir's people in their struggle against illegal occupation. He reiterated Pakistan's moral, political, and diplomatic support for Kashmiri self-determination, advocating for a peaceful resolution consistent with UN Security Council resolutions. Naseer stressed the growing international awareness of the human rights situation in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, urging the global community to address the conflict and human rights concerns.",
  "summary": "The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Colombo hosted a seminar and photo exhibition recently to commemorate ‘Kashmir Black Day’, marking the decades-long denial of the right to self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The text of the PHC press release: “The event saw participation from diverse segments of the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}