The fifth of January is annually observed as the ‘Right to Self-Determination Day’ for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day in 1949, the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) adopted the historic resolution that guarantees a free and fair plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir, to enable the Kashmiri people to realize their inalienable right to self-determination.

Right to self-determination is a core principle of the UN Charter, as well as of international law. Every year, the UN General Assembly adopts a resolution that advocates the legal right of people to decide their own destiny. It expresses unequivocal support for the realization of the right to self-determination for peoples under foreign occupation. Regrettably, the Kashmiri people have not been able to exercise this inalienable right for over seven decades.

It is time for the international community, including the United Nations, to live up to their promises and take meaningful measures, enabling the people of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination. The international community must also call for immediate cessation of human rights violations, release of political prisoners, and restoration of fundamental rights and freedoms of the Kashmiri people.

Today, India continues to take multiple steps to consolidate its occupation of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), undermining the internationally recognized disputed nature of this territory. Through a series of illegal and unilateral actions taken since 5 August 2019, India is trying to alter the demographic and political structure of the disputed territory, aimed at transforming the majority Kashmiri people into a disempowered minority community, in their own homeland. India is also subjecting the Kashmiri people to wide-ranging gross, systematic human rights violations, while crushing the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people for self-determination and freedom.

Pakistan reaffirms its strong resolve to continue extending its full moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for realization of their right to self-determination, as enshrined in the Charter and relevant resolutions of the UN, as well as in international law.

We are thrilled to extend a special invitation to Businessmen/ Companies/ Importers at the West Coast USA to join us at the 4th Health, Engineering & Minerals Show (HEMS) – April 17-19th, 2025, at the Lahore Expo Centre, Pakistan!

HEMS will bring together stakeholders and global buyers to explore the best of what Pakistan has to offer in key sectors such as “Mineral Products, Technologies, Machinery, Gems, Chemicals, Sports Goods, Furniture and much more for you to explore.”

Event will showcase exclusive product exhibitions, Gems and Jewellary shows, B2B Networking Hub, industrial visits and a Mineral Investment Pavillion!

To make your visit even more rewarding, we are pleased to offer complimentary hotel accommodation and flight tickets for eligible delegates based on specific criteria.*

Click here to register online https://hems.tdap.gov.pk/online-application-form-buyers

More event info at https://hems.tdap.gov.pk

Do not hesitate to contact Trade and Investment Section Consulate General of Pakistan at Los Angeles for further information and queries at the email trade_division@pakconsulatela.org

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State Bank of Pakistan will launch a Remittance survey on 01 January 2025.

Please access the following link/QR Code for Remittance survey 2025.
https://surveyctosbp.surveycto.com/collect/sbpremittances_survey2025?caseid=undefined

The Foodag 2025, a premier event uniting the food manufacturing domains under a single roof, being the first ever showcase of Pakistan’s food and agro taste to the world! We have the honor to invite you to join this fantastic opportunity to enhance your business, find a world of new flavors and fall in love with the exciting city of Lahore!

(Online Public event open to Pakistani-American community)

Organised by: Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles

November 29th, 2024 | 11:30 am (Pacific Standard Time)

Zoom Meeting ID: 870 8451 5544

Password: 551297

The Sponsorship Scheme is a facility for selection of Overseas Pakistanis intending pilgrims without balloting who can deposit the Haji dues in USD to be remitted from abroad. Out of the total Government Hajj Quota, 5,000 seats have been reserved for the Sponsorship Scheme which will be filled on first come first served basis. The date for submission of applications for the Sponsorship Scheme is from 18th November to 3rd December, 2024.

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles hosted a seminar today to observe Kashmir Black Day. The event, held at the Consulate, brought together academics, human rights advocates, ethnic media representatives, community leaders, experts, and members of the Kashmiri-American and Pakistani-American communities.

During the seminar, messages from Pakistan’s leadership on the significance of Kashmir Black Day were read. A documentary depicting the history and context of the Kashmir Black Day was screened, and a photo exhibition highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Speaker Emeritus and California State Assembly member Mr. Anthony Rendon, the second longest-serving Speaker in California’s history, graced the event as the chief guest. In his remarks, Speaker Rendon expressed support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, acknowledging the resilience of Kashmiris in the face of adversity. He voiced his hope for a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict and called for the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on the issue, emphasizing the need to address the long-standing grievances of the oppressed in IIOJK.

Dr. Jannah Scott, CEO of the American Center for Religious Freedom (ACRF), delivered a statement on Kashmir Black Day on behalf of the ACRF. She underscored the significance of October 27 as a reminder of the complex link between territorial disputes and religious freedom. Dr. Scott highlighted the importance of safeguarding religious rights for all communities, ensuring access to places of worship, fostering interfaith dialogue to build lasting peace, and the urgent need for international attention to religious freedom concerns in the region.

Consul General Mr. Asim Ali Khan provided a detailed briefing on the Kashmir Black Day and grave situation in IIOJK. He emphasized that, despite widespread human rights violations and atrocities, the resolve of the Kashmiri people remains unbroken. The Consul General reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral, and diplomatic support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their quest for self-determination, in line with the UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Attendees expressed deep concerns about human rights abuses in IIOJK and voiced hope that the Kashmiri people would soon be able to exercise their right to self-determination.

October 28, 2024
Los Angeles

Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM 2025) fourth edition is scheduled to host global participants at Expo and Conference between 31st January and 2nd February 2025 at Karachi Expo Center and a roadshow on 4th and 5th February 2025 at Lahore under the theme “Bridging Cultures and Empowering Local Communities Through Travel”

The detailed information about PTM is available at https://pakistantravelmart.co

The Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination, Government of Pakistan has invited applications from Pakistani nationals for the position of Chairman & Dean, Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore.