Report: ANI Correspondent:
ISLAMABAD — The monthly consultative and organizational meeting of the Executive Members of Jammu & Kashmir Community International (JKCI) was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Chairman Ghulam Nabi Butt. General Secretary Raja Pervez Ahmed presented the agenda.
The meeting reviewed JKCI’s organizational activities, political and diplomatic engagements on the Kashmir issue and its future strategy. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to highlighting the Kashmir issue at national and international forums and advocating the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people.
Proposals were discussed to strengthen JKCI’s overseas network and establish youth-based committees across Azad Kashmir. The meeting also considered launching a formal membership campaign in all three divisions of Azad Kashmir.
The participants decided to continue highlighting alleged human rights violations in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir at international forums. Letters and memoranda will be sent to embassies, human rights organizations and relevant international institutions to draw attention to the situation.
JKCI announced that its office-bearers and members worldwide will observe Pakistan Defence Day on September 6 with national spirit and pay tribute to the martyrs and veterans who sacrificed for Pakistan’s defence and sovereignty.
The participants also congratulated the Government of Pakistan, Government of Azad Kashmir, Election Commission and administration on the successful conduct of the recent Azad Kashmir elections. They welcomed the continuation of the democratic process.
JKCI extended congratulations and best wishes to newly elected Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Barrister Iftikhar Gilani, expressing hope that his government would focus on development, public welfare and international advocacy of the Kashmir issue.
The meeting also welcomed newly inducted members, including Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, Chaudhry Mumtaz, Muhammad Sagheer and Muhammad Waseem Awan.
The meeting was attended by Senior Vice Chairman Sardar Kamran Azam, Professor Khawaja Farooq Ahmed, Raja Muhammad Zareen Khan, Mushtaq Pirzada, Executive Member Chaudhry Muhammad Shakeel, Dr Abid Abbasi, Syed Yousaf Hamdani, Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, Chaudhry Mumtaz and Muhammad Naseer, among others.
The participants reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen political, diplomatic and organizational efforts for the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people and a peaceful and just resolution of the Kashmir issue.
