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The Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles hosted a seminar, to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day. The event, held at the Mission, saw participation from ethnic media representatives, experts, and prominent members of the Pakistani-American community. The seminar was dedicated to reaffirming solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).

Consul General of Pakistan in Los Angeles, Mr. Asim Ali Khan, delivered a comprehensive briefing on the significance of Kashmir Solidarity Day, particularly highlighting the dire situation in IIOJK. He emphasized that despite India’s ongoing human rights violations against the people of IIOJK, their resolve remains unshaken. The Consul General reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people, advocating for the realization of their inalienable right to self-determination, in line with United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. He also read special messages from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan to the attendees.

A documentary, illustrating the resilience of the Kashmiri people in the face of India’s brutalities and illegal occupation, was screened during the seminar. Leaders from community organizations, including Friends of Pakistan (FOP) and the Pakistan American Chamber of Commerce (PACC), also voiced their unwavering support for the oppressed people of IIOJK.

Dr. Farooq Ahmad, Professor of History at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, and Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Meritorious Professor of International Relations and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Quaid-i-Azam University, shared insightful remarks. They traced the historical roots of the conflict in South Asia, its far-reaching implications for regional peace and security, and the indifference and double standards of the international community, particularly major world powers.

The participants expressed their gratitude to the Consulate General for organizing the seminar and for raising awareness about the enduring dispute over Jammu and Kashmir. They reaffirmed their support for the just cause of the Kashmiri people and their commitment to standing in solidarity with them.

The Consulate General also raised awareness about the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through social media platforms, emphasizing the solidarity expressed by Pakistan and the overseas Pakistani community for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

4 February 2025,
Los Angeles

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) of the County of Los Angeles has informed that New Altadena Disaster Recovery Center has now opened. The center is located at 540 West Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA 91001.

Both the Pasadena and Altadena locations will be open through the end of January. However, beginning Saturday, 01 February 2025, the Pasadena locations will be closed and all services will be shifted to Altadena.

Various LA County Departments, California State Agencies and Federal Agencies will be available to assist at the new Altadena location.

According to News Release issued by County of Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters continue to extinguish hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. The repopulation of residents is ongoing, with zones being released in phases to ensure safety of public and utility agencies.

Disaster Resource Center is open at Pasadena City College Community Education Center – 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107.

Evacuation Point has been set up at Pasadena Civic Center – Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.

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According to information from official sources, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state, territory or tribal government may provide direct and financial disaster assistance to U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens.

Disaster assistance may include money for expenses not covered by insurance or other sources.

Qualified non-citizen includes Legal Permanent Residents (“Green Card” holders); Non-citizens granted asylum; Refugees; Non-citizens whose deportation status is being withheld for at least one year; Non-citizens paroled into the U.S. for at least one year for urgent humanitarian purposes or significant public benefit; Certain battered non-citizens or their spouses or children; and certain victims of a severe form of human trafficking.

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As per the latest information, Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Auto Fire are active in California.

The Consulate General of Pakistan is in active contact with Pakistani community leaders, relevant U.S. authorities and representative(s) of humanitarian organization(s) to deal with any eventuality affecting its nationals in an expedited manner.

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With support from FEMA and the state, the city and county are partnering to open local assistance & disaster resource centers, a one-stop shop where Angelenos can ask questions, obtain assistance, recovery services, and resources. Resources will be available for the foreseeable future and residents will be able to access these resources for the next several weeks.

Services Include:

• Short-term relief
• Documentation recovery
• Insurance claims
• Federal assistance
• Social services
• Mental health services and more

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Every year, on the fifth of January, we reaffirm our support for the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day in 1949, the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) unanimously adopted a resolution espousing the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people through a free and impartial plebiscite under the auspices of the United Nations.

The right to self-determination is a basic right, upheld by international human rights instruments. Grant of fundamental rights and freedoms cannot be guaranteed in the absence of the right to self-determination. For decades, this inalienable right has been reaffirmed by the UN General Assembly in its annual resolution on self-determination. However, the last 77 years of India’s occupation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are a sad story of repression.

Today’s commemoration is aimed at reminding the international community of its responsibility towards the oppressed Kashmiri people. The United Nations must honor the commitments it had made 76 years ago and support the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-dermination.

India is trying to consolidate its occupation of IIOJK through a series of administrative, judicial, and legislative measures. It is making ceaseless efforts to subjugate the Kashmiris through a variety of coercive measures. It continues to deny them their inalienable right to self-determination and lead a life of dignity. It has created an environment of fear and intimidation in IIOJK.

Pakistan remains determined to play its role to support the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people through a free and impartial plebiscite in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions. Our strong and steadfast moral, political, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people will continue till the realization of this inalienable right.

Today, Kashmiris around the world are observing the 76th anniversary of the Resolution adopted by the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP), providing that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute will be decided through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices. In essence, it was a reaffirmation of the inalienable right of Kashmiris to self-determination, which is enshrined in international law and upheld by international human rights instruments.

Regrettably, India has been denying this right to the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for over seven decades and subjecting them to oppression, violence, and systemic brutalities. Since 5 August 2019, it has been taking steps, aimed at altering the demographic and political fabric of IIOJK, to turn Kashmiris into a disempowered community in their homeland. Despite this, the spirit of the Kashmiri people remains unbroken and their struggle for freedom cannot be suppressed.

The UN General Assembly annually adopts a resolution on “Universal Realization of the Right of the People to Self-Determination” that draws international attention towards the plight and rights of people living under situations of forced occupation. The international community, especially the United Nations, is responsible for fulfilling this promise and supporting the people of IIOJK in exercising their inalienable right to self-determination. On this occasion, I call upon the international community to stop India from committing brutalities and human rights violations in IIOJK.

For its part, Pakistan will continue to extend its full political, diplomatic and moral support to the valiant Kashmiri people in their just struggle for rights, including their inalienable right to self-determination, as enshrined in the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.