Wednesday; July 20, 2016:Today the Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif has said that,Kashmir is not an internal matter of India and asked it to grasp a plebiscite there to respect the rights of Kashmiris as Pakistan observed a 'Black Day' to express solidarity with the people of the Valley

Sharif’s message read as," today we are observing Black Day to express solidarity with Kashmiris and are giving a strong message to the world that Pakistanis are with them (Kashmiris) for their struggle to get their rights."

He further said,"India cannot suppress the voice of Kashmiris through force as they will eventually get freedom. The United Nations has declared Kashmir a disputed territory and India should hold plebiscite to respect the rights of Kashmiris. Terming Kashmir issue internal matter of India is not justifiable,"

As per the Sharif continuing said, “India was committing human rights violation in the occupied territory which is a matter of great concern for the world community. The Prime Minister has earlier directed all relevant departments to highlight the Kashmir issue at international fora. To observe the Black Day, rallies and events are being held across the country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to draw attention of the world towards the Kashmir issue.All officials of federal and provincial governments were wearing black band on duty to express "political, moral and diplomatic support" to Kashmiris”.