Press Release: Event to Observe Youm-e-Istehsal at the Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles

An event was held at the Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles to observe Youm-e-Istehsal on 05 August 2025.

The event was attended by a significant number of individuals. Messages of the leadership i.e. President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister were read out during the occasion. A documentary was played at the event which highlighted the human rights violations committed by India and highlighted the significance of the day. The event also included a photo exhibition highlighting Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).

Speakers of the event included Mr. Jeffrey Hewitt, former Chair of Board of Supervisors of the Riverside County and Mr. Kyle Miller, Policy Analyst / Community Engagement Specialist and Chief of Staff of Senator Bob Archuleta, California State Senate. Both the speakers highlighted the need to respect human rights. Mr. Jeffrey Hewitt spoke at length about the importance of observing human rights.

Mr. Muhammad Mubashir Khan Acting Consul General remarked that Kashmir remains one of the longest unresolved items on the Agenda of the United Nations Security Council. He reiterated Pakistan’s diplomatic and moral support to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for their right to self-determination. He thanked the participants for their participation in support of the cause.