Rallies, events held in support of Kashmiris.

Byline: Aamir Yasin

RAWALPINDI -- Like other parts of the country, black day was also observed in the garrison city on Sunday to express solidarity with the people of India-held Kashmir who had been struggling for securing their rights.

The government departments displayed banners and hoardings at prominent places to highlight Kashmir issue. Political parties, district administration and the education department arranged special programmes, walks, seminars and photo exhibitions to highlight the plight of the oppressed Kashmiris.

The Auqaf administrator arranged special prayers for the Kashmiri martyrs. Black flags decrying Indian occupation of Kashmir were hoisted on all the educational institutions, health centres and government offices while the officials wore black armbands.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Saifullah Dogar said the black day was observed to pay tribute to the martyrs of Kashmir who had sacrificed their lives for freedom and those who were facing curfew for the last about three months.

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Rawalpindi Arts Council held a photographic exhibition depicting Indian atrocities on the innocent people of Kashmir and also screened a documentary on Kashmir issue. Tableaus and speeches by schoolchildren were also part of a ceremony held to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

PTI MPA Simabia Tahir was the chief guest while RAC deputy director Sajjad Khan, artists and students of different schools attended the function.

Speaking on the occasion, the MPA said every Pakistani...