LAHORE:The University of Home Economics (UHE), Lahore, observed Kashmir Black Day under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zaib-un-Nisa Hussain to express solidarity with the people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir and condemn ongoing human rights violations. The event was organized with the participation of the Directorate of Student Affairs (DSA), Department of Pakistan Studies, and Department of Media and Communication Studies.

Speaking on the occasion, senior journalist Salman Ghani highlighted the prolonged suffering of the Kashmiri people and the continued suppression of voices demanding their right to self-determination. He urged students not to forget the sacrifices of Burhan Wani and other Kashmiris who laid down their lives in the struggle for freedom.

Defence analyst Retired Major Maisam Raza called upon international organizations to take notice of human rights violations in occupied Kashmir, emphasizing that a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute is essential for lasting peace in the region.

As part of the observance, students wore black ribbons on their arms as a symbol of mourning, a documentary highlighting the suffering of Kashmiris, followed by a quiz to enhance students' knowledge of the Kashmir issue. A solidarity walk was also organized, during which participants expressed their support for the Kashmiri people and their right to self-determination.