Pakistan's 'Black Day' exposes its longing for Jammu and Kashmir territory, the governments says in a statement. Highlights of the statement from the MEA.

-- We have seen reports about rallies, events and statements related to Jammu & Kashmir in Pakistan and POK over the last two days.

-- We have noted that events were led by UN-designated terrorists, who had in past protested elimination of dreaded terrorists including Osama bin Laden and Taliban leader Akhtar Mansour in Pakistan.

--India strongly condemns Pakistan's support to terrorists and their activities.

-- We ask Pakistan to stop inciting and supporting terrorism.

-- In view of the threats of marches and protests at the High Commission of India in Islamabad, we ask Govt of Pak to ensure full safety and security of the High Commission, all its officials and their families in Pakistan.


While addressing a cabinet meeting in Lahore on July 15, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had announced to observe 19th of July as a Black Day. However as Pakistan celebrates July 19 as Accession to Pakistan Day, the Black Day observance was shifted on July 20.

As per reports rallies will be organised to draw attention of the world community towards the Kashmir issue.