DUHS Marks Kashmir Black Day as Prof. Nazli Hossain Reaffirms Solidarity

Dow University holds solidarity walks at both campuses, calling for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) observed Kashmir Black Day at its two campuses on Tuesday, expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people and reiterating support for their right to self-determination.

Vice Chancellor Prof Nazli Hossain said Pakistanis would never abandon their claim to Kashmir, describing the region as a paradise valley. She urged the international community to press India to address the Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions.

The university organised solidarity walks at Dow Medical College and Ojha Campus. Faculty members, students and staff participated in the activities, carrying Pakistani and Kashmiri flags, banners and placards.

At Dow Medical College, the walk began at the Clock Tower and concluded at the main gate after passing through different routes. Principal Prof Saba Sohail, Dr Shamaila Khalid, Dr Shehryar Ghazanfar and other faculty members joined the participants.

A second walk took place at Ojha Campus, starting from the main gate of Dow International Medical College and ending at the Central Cafeteria. Principal Dr Uzma Bukhari, Dr Khursheed Samo, Prof Asma Faisal, Dr Tariq Farman and other university representatives participated.

DUHS Vice Chancellor Calls for Kashmiris’ Right to Self-Determination

Addressing participants at both campuses, Prof Nazli Hossain said Pakistan had consistently supported the Kashmiri people and called for a peaceful settlement of the dispute under relevant UN resolutions.

She said Kashmiris should have the right to decide their future and urged the international community to play a role in securing that right.

The vice chancellor reaffirmed Pakistan’s stated position on Kashmir, saying the country would continue to support the Kashmiri people until the dispute was resolved.

Other speakers also highlighted the importance of international attention to Kashmir. They referred to October 27, 1947, when Indian troops entered the region, an event that Pakistan commemorates annually as Kashmir Black Day.

Students and Staff Express Solidarity with Kashmir

Participants raised slogans supporting Kashmiris’ right to self-determination during the walks at both campuses. They also carried flags and placards to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

The speakers called on the international community to encourage a resolution of the dispute in line with relevant United Nations resolutions. They also reiterated their support for the Kashmiri people’s right to determine their own future.

Through the observance, DUHS joined institutions across Pakistan in marking Kashmir Black Day and highlighting the longstanding dispute over the region.

Statements regarding the Kashmir dispute and the parties’ positions reflect the views expressed by the speakers at the event.