Srinagar, March 23: Separatist and Dukhtaran-e-Millat Chief Asiya Andrabi on Friday observed Pakistan Day in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. Andrabi celebrated Pakistan Resolution Day by singing Pakistan’s national anthem and hoisting its flag. She then said that all Muslims on the subcontinent are Pakistani, reported ANI. As per reports, Andrabi was addressing party workers during a programme organized to commemorate 'Pakistan Day’.

It must be noted that the separatist leader is the chief of pro-Pakistan organization 'Dukhtaran-e-Millat' (daughters of the nation). “For us, people are either Muslims or 'kaafirs' (infidels) and if they are Muslims, then their country is Pakistan,” the pro-Pakistan separatist was quoted by TOI.

Andrabi further said that Pakistan was not formed on basis of a nationality (like India), Islam is the basis of its foundation. “Every Muslim is a Pakistani on the basis of Islam, Iman (faith), Quran and love for Prophet Muhammad,” she added.

Pakistan Day or Pakistan Resolution Day:

Pakistan observes its National Day every year on March 23. Pakistan Day is also known as Pakistan Resolution Day is a national holiday in Pakistan commemorating the Lahore Resolution passed on 23 March 1940. The day marks the adoption of the first constitution of Pakistan during the transition of the Dominion of Pakistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 23 March 1956 making Pakistan the world's first Islamic republic.

To commemorate the historic event, the Armed forces of Pakistan usually hold a military parade. To recall, Asiya Andrabi was booked under the ‘Public Safety Act’ and arrested, for allegedly inciting protests and for unlawful activities. She was released on bail eight months later in December. commission in Delhi. In 2017, Andrabi was in news for her picture which appeared along with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in a poster on 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign.

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