Sargodha: The University of Sargodha observed Kashmir Black Day by organizing a solidarity walk and a seminar, emphasizing the protection of Kashmiri rights and urging international intervention in the longstanding dispute. The events highlighted the demand for the right to self-determination for the people of Indian-Occupied Kashmir.

According to University of Sargodha, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tasawar Hayat led the walk and participated in a seminar titled "Kashmir Dispute and Its Implications for Regional Peace," organized by the Riaz Shad Co-curricular Forum. Many students took part in both activities to show support for the Kashmiri people.

During the seminar, Prof. Dr. Hayat emphasized the need for a just resolution of the Kashmir dispute for regional peace, reiterating Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiri right to self-determination. He urged the international community to actively pursue the implementation of United Nations resolutions and safeguard human rights in the region.

Dr. Abrar Zahoor, chairperson of the Department of History and Pakistan Studies, addressed the seminar, highlighting the unresolved nature of the Kashmir dispute since the colonial era. He discussed the implications of the withdrawal of Kashmir's special status and reported human rights concerns.

Dr. Muhammad Munir, director of the Riaz Shad Co-curricular Forum, underscored the shared responsibility of supporting Kashmiri self-determination. The forum also conducted competitions on the theme "The Unjust Radcliffe Commission Award: The Root Cause of the Kashmir Dispute," with certificates and cash prizes awarded to top participants by the vice chancellor.