President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the freedom enjoyed by the people of Gilgit-Baltistan serves as a reminder of the unfinished struggle of their 'brothers and sisters' in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

The president was addressing the 78th Independence Day ceremony on Saturday. The ceremony commemorated the region’s liberation from Dogra rule. The president reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination and highlighted G-B’s role in national defence and regional connectivity.

“You have guarded the borders, advanced progress, and carried the flag of Pakistan to the world’s highest peaks,” Zardari said after inspecting the ceremonial parade. “This region is not only the crown of Pakistan but also our northern gateway, a symbol of lasti

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