Pakistan reaffirms supportreaffirms support for Kashmiris right to self-determination

Pakistan reaffirmed its support for Kashmiris' right to self-determination on Sunday, July 19, 2026, as the nation observed Kashmir's Accession to Pakistan Day.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the United Nations and international community to fulfill their responsibilities by backing efforts to ensure Kashmir's rights.

This statement matters as it underscores Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic push to resolve the Kashmir dispute through international mechanisms.