Beirut:The Embassy of Pakistan in Beirut marked Kashmir Black Day on October 27, 2026, to show solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and to reaffirm Pakistan's steadfast support for their right to self-determination.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, the Embassy organized a webinar attended by members of the Lebanese academia, think tanks, media, the Pakistani community, and Embassy officials. The Ambassador of Pakistan provided insights into the historical context of the Kashmir dispute, highlighted the significance of Kashmir Black Day, and underscored the ongoing struggles faced by the Kashmiri people. He also reiterated Pakistan's stance on the issue and urged the international community to support the Kashmiri people's quest for self-determination.
The speakers at the event emphasized the severe human rights violations occurring in IIOJK and called attention to the suffering endured by its inhabitants. They stressed the importance of the United Nations and the international community in upholding international law and implementing relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
Later, the Ambassador hosted an evening gathering at Pakistan House, attended by Lebanese journalists, business leaders, think-tank representatives, human rights activists, and civil society members. The attendees were briefed on the Kashmir dispute's historical background, the events of October 27, 1947, and the current human rights situation in IIOJK. The event reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to providing diplomatic, political, and moral support to the Kashmiri people in their self-determination efforts as per the UN resolutions.
