Lahore: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore marked Kashmir Black Day with a solidarity event organized by the Department of Islamic Studies, expressing support for the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination and condemning alleged human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir. The gathering featured addresses from Dr. Rana Tanveer Qasim and Dr. Syed Nadeem Shah Bukhari, along with attendance from Director Student Affairs Dr. Amina Niazi, faculty members, and students.

According to University of Engineering and Technology, the speakers highlighted the significance of October 27, 1947, as a pivotal moment in Kashmir's history, when Indian troops arrived in Srinagar, initiating a prolonged conflict. They emphasized the continued struggle of the Kashmiri people for fundamental rights and expressed concern over reported human rights violations and restrictions on civil liberties in the region.

The speakers called on the international community and human rights organizations to effectively contribute to resolving the Kashmir dispute and protecting the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri population. They underscored the necessity of a just and lasting solution, aligned with United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people, to ensure sustainable peace in the region.

The event concluded with a pledge to continue raising awareness about the Kashmir issue through academic activities and intellectual engagement, while advocating for peace, justice, human dignity, and the rights of oppressed communities.