ISLAMABAD, July 19: The ‘Kashmir Accession to Pakistan Day’ was observed on Saturday by settlers from occupied Jammu and Kashmir living in different parts of country.

The programmes started with special prayers for the solidarity, unity and prosperity of the country, and for the early liberation of the valley from the Indian occupation. Demonstrations, seminars and meetings were held by various organisations renewing the pledge that efforts for the settlement of the Kashmir issue in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people would continue with the help of the international community.—APP

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