Minister stresses united stand over violation of human rights in IOK.

LAHORE -- Punjab Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Affairs (HR and MA) Ijaz Alam Augustine Saturday said the worst violation of human rights of Kashmiris and lockdown of the held Valley were continuing for over 180 days and stressed upon political parties in the country to take a united stand for freedom of Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK).

He expressed these views while leading a Kashmir solidarity rally, which was held in Okara, said a handout issued here.

The rally was attended by local religious and political leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), DC Okara Usman Ali, traders, representatives of civil society and a large number of students from various educational institutions.

The minister said people were on roads to express...

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