Solidarity Day: Kashmir, Pak — one soul, two bodies |
KASHMIR Solidarity Day is not merely a ceremonial observance in Pakistan’s national calendar; it is a reaffirmation of a living commitment that dates back to the very birth of the state.
Observed on February 5, 2026, this day reminds the nation and the world that Kashmir is not a forgotten dispute, nor a negotiable footnote of history, but a central pillar of Pakistan’s ideological identity, national security and moral responsibility. Despite shifting global priorities and regional power politics, Pakistan’s resolve on Kashmir remains firm, clear and unwavering.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s declaration that “Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan” was not rhetorical passion but strategic foresight. Rooted in the principles of the June 3, 1947 Partition Plan, the Muslim-majority character of the state, geographical contiguity, shared water resources and deep cultural bonds, Kashmir’s natural affiliation with Pakistan was self-evident. For the founder of Pakistan, Kashmir was not simply a territorial question; it was intrinsically linked to Pakistan’s survival, security and ideological coherence. That vision continues to guide Pakistan’s state policy to this day.
This historical clarity was formally expressed on July 19, 1947, when the General Council of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference passed a resolution in favour of accession to Pakistan—well before Pakistan came into existence. This decision reflected the political consciousness and collective will of the Kashmiri people and stands as the Magna Carta of their freedom struggle. It conveyed a simple yet powerful truth: Kashmir’s future must be decided by........