ISLAMABAD, Jan 25: Ministry of Kashmir Affairs has finalised various programmes to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 in a befitting manner.

The “Kashmir Convention” would be held in the Federal Capital on the same day with President General Pervez Musharraf in the chair under the auspices of National Kashmir Committee. The programme would highlight the nation’s commitment to Kashmir cause within the country and abroad.

The government has already declared February 5, 2002 as public holiday and the day will dawn with special prayers after Fajr for the martyrs of Kashmir, successes of freedom struggle and solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

Foreign Office would arrange a briefing for all foreign missions in Islamabad on the latest situation in Kashmir and all Pakistani missions abroad would organize functions in their respective countries.

In Islamabad, the CDA would organize a Kashmir solidarity walk at Jinnah Avenue. Kashmir-Yakjehtee show would be organized at Jinnah Avenue Islamabad. In the show, Pakistani and Kashmiri children would make speeches and present national songs. Kashmiri handicraft exhibition at Lok Virsa would organize Kashmiri songs, photo exhibition, display of publicity material etc.—APP