Pakistan observes 'Balck Day' to support Kashmiris

EghtesadOnline: A 'Black Day' observed on Wednesday in Pakistan through mass rallies across the country to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.

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21 July 2016

Black Day also marks condemnation of recent bloody violence in Indian Kashmir.

In past 11 days at least 45 people have been killed in Indian controlled Kashmir.

According to IRNA, rallies and functions were held in different cities of Pakistan to draw attention of the world community towards the issue of Kashmir.

Different religious and political groups attended the rallies. In big cities banners were displayed at major places inscribing slogans in favour of the Kashmiri people.

In a message on Black Day, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan stands with Kashmiris in every hour of trial adding that this relation is based not only on religion, civilization and humanity but also on blood.