ISLAMABAD – Indian Independence Day is being observed as Black Day across Pakistan and on both sides of the Line of Control today (Thursday).
The Black Day is being observed in protest against the Indian unilateral action to change the disputed status of occupied Kashmir.
Black flags hoisted on rooftops and vehicles across Pakistan and Azad Kashmir to symbolize rejection for Indian nefarious designs, the Radio Pakistan reported.
Protest rallies are being taken out in all small and major cities of the country and seminars are also being organized to highlight the plight of oppressed Kashmiris who are being subjected to unprecedented persecution over the last ten days.
Meanwhile, the twitter display picture of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been displayed black to mark India’s independence day as Black Day today.
https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/1161841706297376769
In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal said we stand with our Kashmiri brothers and sisters.