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Kashmir Black Day: National Assembly Adopts Resolution Condemning India
ISLAMABAD, October 27, 2026 (Pulse Pakistan): Kashmir Black Day was marked in Pakistan’s National Assembly with the passage of a resolution condemning India’s actions in Indian-administered Kashmir and expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people. Lawmakers reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding political and diplomatic support for Kashmiris while addressing domestic concerns, including electricity shortages in Karachi and proposed anti-rape legislation.
National Assembly Approves Kashmir Solidarity Resolution
The resolution was jointly presented by Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam and Parliamentary Kashmir Committee Chairman Qasim Noon.
The parliamentary proceedings were chaired by Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah.
The resolution expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir and condemned India’s policies in the disputed territory.
The development highlighted Pakistan’s continued emphasis on the Kashmir dispute, particularly during the annual October 27 observance.
Kashmir Black Day and Amir Muqam’s Statement
Addressing lawmakers, Amir Muqam accused India of subjecting Kashmiris to decades of oppression and human rights violations.
He claimed that thousands of Kashmiris had been killed over approximately eight decades, including around 7,000 people who, according to his statement, died in detention.
These figures were presented as the minister’s allegations and were not independently verified in the parliamentary report.
Muqam maintained that Kashmiris had remained committed to their political demands despite prolonged hardship.
He also described India’s control over the territory as illegal and reiterated Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiri population.
The minister referred to a Kashmir Black Day solidarity gathering in Islamabad, saying thousands of students and civil society representatives participated.
October 27 is observed in Pakistan to commemorate the arrival of Indian troops in Kashmir in 1947. India disputes Pakistan’s interpretation of the territory’s status and maintains its own position regarding Kashmir.
Karachi Power Outages Spark Parliamentary Debate
Alongside the Kashmir resolution, lawmakers discussed electricity shortages affecting Karachi residents.
MQM-P legislator Syed Aminul Haque raised the matter through a calling attention notice, criticizing K-Electric’s electricity distribution services.
He accused the company of excessive billing and questioned whether sufficient investment had been made in power generation despite substantial revenue.
Haque also expressed concern about nighttime electricity outages, arguing that consumers continued to face serious difficulties.
His remarks reflected concerns over electricity affordability and service reliability in Pakistan’s largest city.
Government Responds to K-Electric Criticism
Parliamentary Secretary Amir Talal Khan responded that certain electricity interruptions were unavoidable because of operational requirements and maintenance activities.
However, he acknowledged that nighttime load-shedding should not occur under the applicable NEPRA regulations cited during the discussion.
He assured lawmakers that reported violations would be examined.
The parliamentary secretary also stated that industrial feeders were not experiencing scheduled load-shedding.
Following the exchange, Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa Shah referred the issue to the relevant National Assembly Standing Committee on Energy for further consideration.
Anti-Rape Legislation Referred to Committee
The session also addressed proposed legislation concerning the investigation and trial of rape cases.
PTI lawmaker Shandana Gulzar introduced the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Bill, 2024, seeking parliamentary approval.
The federal law minister opposed the proposal, explaining that the National Police Bureau already maintained a system for tracking and tracing rape-related cases.
He argued that the existing mechanism covered the functions addressed by the proposed legislation.
Rather than approving the bill immediately, the National Assembly referred it to the relevant standing committee for detailed review.
Parliament Reaffirms Support for Kashmiris
The Kashmir Black Day resolution remained a significant development during the parliamentary proceedings, underscoring Pakistan’s stated commitment to raising the Kashmir dispute through political and diplomatic channels.
The session also demonstrated how the National Assembly addressed international concerns alongside domestic governance and legislative matters.
The adopted resolution reinforced Pakistan’s official position on Kashmir while the referrals concerning Karachi’s electricity supply and anti-rape legislation left further examination to parliamentary committees.See More on Pulse Pakistan
