JKSM applauds Pakistan's victory
The Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Pakistan and its armed forces on resolute and dignified victory against Indian aggression, calling the development a testament to the nation's courage, unity and resilience.
In a statement issued on behalf of JKSM and the people of Kashmir, spokesperson Dr Irfan Khan praised the valour and professionalism of the Pakistani military.
He expressed particular appreciation for Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, the military leadership, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and all political parties for their united stance and strategic handling of the escalation with India.
Dr Khan noted that the collective response reflected a mature and responsible approach that balanced the pursuit of peace with a firm defence of national sovereignty and the rights of Kashmiris.
JKSM welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire, calling it a much-needed step toward de-escalation and a source of relief for the populations affected along the Line of Control (LoC).
However, the group stressed that the ceasefire must serve as a foundation for meaningful political dialogue, one that includes the voices of the Kashmiri people.
The spokesperson also lauded Inter-Services Public Relations Director-General (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry for his unequivocal recognition of Kashmir as the central issue between Pakistan and India.
Dr Khan said the DG ISPR's assertion that lasting peace in the region was unattainable without resolving the Kashmir dispute in line with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and the aspirations of Kashmiris resonates deeply with JKSM's longstanding position.
"This candid recognition underscores the persistent centrality of the Kashmir issue in South Asian geopolitics and reaffirms the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people for self-determination," Dr Khan said.
"It is a clarion call to the international community to acknowledge and act upon the imperative of a just and peaceful resolution to this protracted conflict."
Reiterating JKSM's unwavering commitment to the Kashmiri cause, he urged all stakeholders to engage in inclusive dialogue anchored in justice, mutual respect and the genuine aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Any sustainable peace in the region, he argued, must begin with honouring the will of the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and implementing relevant UNSC resolutions.
Dr Khan stressed that Kashmiris must be active participants in all negotiations and peace processes, warning that bypassing their voice would render any resolution both unjust and unsustainable.
He further cautioned that peace in South Asia is "inextricably linked" to peace in Kashmir.
Referring to the five-day escalation between Pakistan and India, he said the episode once again exposed the region's vulnerability and underscored that Kashmir was not merely a territorial dispute but was a nuclear flashpoint.
"The stakes are too high to ignore. Silence or inaction by the international community risks destabilising the entire region," he warned.
JKSM called upon peace-loving nations, international organisations and human rights bodies to play an active role in urging India to end its occupation, repeal draconian measures imposed on Kashmiris and facilitate a free and fair expression of the Kashmiri people's political will under international supervision.
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