Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have issued their messages on the occasion of Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s third death anniversary.
In the ongoing statement, the President said that he pays tribute to the courageous struggle of the great Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani for the rights of the oppressed people of Jammu and Kashmir. Syed Ali Geelani was a beacon of hope and resistance for decades. He encouraged countless Kashmiris to persevere in the struggle for self-determination.
The President of the State said that his tireless work and sacrifices for the legitimate cause of the Kashmiri people will always remain in our hearts and minds. He was unwavering, despite the hardships of imprisonment by the occupying Indian forces, he continued to raise his voice for the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Asif Ali Zardari said that his personal difficulties, including imprisonment, could not weaken his resolve nor did he back down from his mission. Geelani Sahib always kept his focus on the ultimate goal and never let the Kashmiri people deviate from their struggle for self-determination, Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s legacy is a powerful motivator that motivates the Kashmiri people even today.
The President said that the leadership of Syed Ali Geelani and his steadfastness against oppression left a deep impression on the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. We will continue to fight for the people’s right to self-determination.
The President said that Pakistan will continue its moral, diplomatic and political support for the legitimate struggle of Kashmiris. Lessons should be learned from Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s exemplary bravery and unwavering commitment to the principles of freedom and justice. May Allah bless Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that Syed Ali Geelani will always be remembered as a credible name of the freedom movement of Kashmir. . He devoted his entire life to this cause.
The Prime Minister said that his services for the freedom of the people of Kashmir and their struggle for self-determination will always be remembered. .
The Prime Minister said that this struggle will be continued until the Kashmiris get their right to self-determination, Pakistan will continue to provide moral, diplomatic and political support to the Kashmiris.