A remarkable and impactful event was organized at Mughal Mahal Hotel, Gujranwala, to commemorate Kashmir Exploitation Day (Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir) in solidarity with the people of Kashmir. The program was held under the leadership of Raja Sikander Khan, Chairman of the Global Pakistan & Kashmir Supreme Council (GPKSC), in collaboration with the Worldwide Journalists Community, reaffirming a collective commitment to the Kashmiri cause.
The proceedings began at 1 PM and concluded with a grand luncheon. The venue and hospitality were generously sponsored by Naeem Asif Mughal, the hotel owner, as a gesture of his dedication to the Kashmir issue.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The event drew a large number of distinguished participants who condemned Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir and pledged to amplify Kashmiri voices at international platforms.
Speakers particularly lauded Raja Sikander Khan, the driving force behind the movement, for his decades-long struggle. From organizing a historic 40,000-strong rally in London to consistently raising the Kashmir cause in the UK Parliament, his unwavering efforts were acknowledged as inspirational leadership for a free Kashmir.
The event was co-hosted by Raja Sikander Khan and Punjab President Zahid Sharif. Prominent attendees included:
- Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, former minister and ex-President of FPCCI
- Dr. Atiya Arshad Malik, CEO DEA Gujranwala
- Madam Shams-ul-Sajjad, politician from Pakpattan, appointed President, Women’s Wing (Pakpattan District)
From the Global Pakistan & Kashmir Supreme Council:
- Raja Abdul Rauf Khan, General Secretary
- Malik Shaukat Majeed, CEO GPKSC & former Secretary of AJK
- Mishal Masood, Rawalpindi Women’s Wing, honored with the Best Office Bearer Performance Shield 2025 and invited to an upcoming UK conference
- Raja Khadim Hussain, former CEO District Education, recognized for his contributions
From the Worldwide Journalists Community:
- Dr. Nasir Ghumman, Chairman
- Qamar Sohail, Senior Vice Chairman, whose emotional speech received standing ovations
- Dr. Azmat, Qamar Farooq, Muhammad Inaam Qadri, Chairperson Rukhsana Asif, Vice Chairpersons Rubi Tariq, Sana Asif, Fatima, and others
Other notables included Muhammad Ali (Media Coordinator, Lahore), Dr. Israr Ahmad (PTV), Syed Mehboob-ul-Hassan Gillani, Safdar Ali Qureshi, Muhammad Usman, and Malik Muhammad Iqbal, Chairman Nishan-e-Haider Defence Council.
Key Highlights
The event featured passionate speeches and moving presentations:
- Qamar Sohail declared:
“Kashmir is our conscience, our pain, and a part of our soul. Under the leadership of Raja Sikander Khan, we will carry this voice to the corridors of power. Kashmir will become Pakistan!” - Dr. Atiya Arshad Malik strongly condemned Indian human rights violations after the revocation of Article 370 in 2019 and called for UN resolutions to be implemented. Her concluding slogan, “Kashmir will become Pakistan!”, echoed with thunderous applause.
- Barrister Mahmood Khan, CEO of Khidmat Khalq League, urged the international community to support the Kashmiri struggle.
- A theatrical performance by children portraying the sufferings and resilience of Kashmiris deeply moved the audience.
A significant milestone was the signing of an MoU between Raja Sikander Khan and Dr. Nasir Ghumman, aimed at strengthening collaboration between GPKSC and the Worldwide Journalists Community—a landmark step in the global Kashmir campaign.
Conclusion
Participants unanimously condemned Indian oppression in occupied Kashmir and called upon the international community to implement UN resolutions. The event concluded with a grand lunch, where future strategies were discussed.
The leadership of Raja Sikander Khan and the hospitality of Naeem Asif Mughal made the event a memorable demonstration of unity and commitment to the Kashmiri cause.
