LAHORE: US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Kashmir is a disputed territory, which requires a peaceful solution, says Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari.

“August 5 is a day of deep pain for every Pakistani, just as it is for the people of Kashmir. It reminds us of Indian oppression, brutality, and the fascist mindset of the Modi regime,” she said at a ceremony at the Alhamra Arts Council held to mark the Kashmir Exploitation Day on Tuesday.

The Kashmiri people never bowed before the oppression and never will. “Their unwavering resolve, courage and sacrifices will eventually bear fruit. When oppression exceeds all bounds, it is destined to perish and the time has come for Indian tyranny to end,” she said.

Recalling the events of May 7, the minister said that India made a provocative attempt, but Pakistan forced the enemy into retreat within hours.

“Today, India is facing diplomatic isolation on the global stage,” she said, warning that if India again dared to make an aggressive move on Kashmir, Pakistan would not delay in exposing the truth to the international community.

Ms Bokhari saluted the sacrifices of Kashmiri women and paid homage to martyrs like Burhan Wani, saying that their legacy would never be forgotten. She said the Kashmiris were moving steadily toward their goal, and Pakistan would continue to stand by them.

Published in Dawn, August 6th, 2025