ISLAMABAD: Independence Day will be observed on Wednesday (today) as `Kashmir Solidarity Day` to express solidarity with Kashmiris and highlight their plight.

The government has unveiled a special logo `Kashmir banega Pakistan (Kashmir will become part of Pakistan)` lettered in red to go along with the theme ofKashmir Solidarity Day.

The provincial and district governments, as well as educational institutions and art councils, have planned a series of events in connection with Independence Day.

Federal and provincial governments also illuminated important national buildings and monuments.

In a message for Independence Day, President Dr Arif Alvi said that the Indian government`s unilateral move to end the especial status of India-held Kashmir was a despicable conspiracy and blatant violation of the United Nations resolutions and the Simla Agreement.

The Indian government should realise that with the use of state aggression and absurd measures, the movement for freedom in held Kashmir could not be suppressed, he added.

He said Pakistan would continue extending its political, diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiris till they achieve their right to selfdetermination. -A PP