Private Schools Across Sindh Directed to Organize Rallies and Speeches on Youm-e-Istehsal

Sindh Issues Important Notice for Private Schools to Observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir on August 5

The Sindh School Education Department has formally initiated comprehensive preparations for observing Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir on August 5 across all educational networks in the province. In a definitive directive that underscores the region's commitment to the Kashmir cause, the administration has expanded its outreach beyond public campuses to mandate active participation from private schools .

According to an official circular issued by the Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions Sindh, all registered private educational institutions have been strictly instructed to organize diverse, engaging, and educational activities to mark the solemn occasion. The move aims to educate the younger generation regarding the historical significance of the Kashmir dispute and to express unyielding solidarity with the people of Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Directives for Private Educational Institutions

The newly released circular outlines a structured framework that management bodies, principals, and administrative heads of private schools must follow. Rather than treating August 5 as a standard holiday or a routine working day, institutions are directed to transform campuses into centers of national awareness and diplomatic education.

Key instructions highlighted in the official notification include:

• Special Morning Assemblies: Dedicated sessions highlighting the historical background of the Kashmir dispute, focusing particularly on the unilateral and illegal actions taken by the Indian government on August 5, 2019.

• Speech and Essay Competitions: Organizing declamation contests, bilingual speech contests, and essay writing competitions centered around freedom struggles, human rights violations in IIOJK, and the right to self-determination.

• Rallies and Walks Within Campuses: Safe, structured rallies within school premises or immediate neighborhoods where students can wave Pakistani and Kashmiri flags while chanting peaceful solidarity slogans.

• Documentary Screenings: Showing short, informative documentaries and historical video packages in school auditoriums to visually brief students on the ongoing plight of Kashmiri families.

• Art and Poster Exhibitions: Encouraging creative expression through painting and poster-making competitions where students project themes of peace, resilience, and liberation.

Emphasizing National Duty and Youth Awareness

Educational experts and civil society leaders have welcomed the proactive stance taken by the Sindh Education Department . By bringing private schools into the fold of national observances, the government ensures that students belonging to diverse socioeconomic backgrounds receive uniform awareness regarding vital foreign policy and human rights topics.

Speaking on the importance of the initiative, a senior official from the Directorate emphasized that educational institutions carry a moral obligation to shape socially responsible citizens. "Our classrooms are the primary nurseries of national consciousness. It is vital that our youth understand the magnitude of the struggles faced by our Kashmiri brethren across the Line of Control. Observing Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir in private educational institutions guarantees that this vital historical narrative is passed down accurately to future generations," the official noted.

Background of Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir

Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir , or the Day of Exploitation, is observed annually across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 . The date marks the grim anniversary of the August 5, 2019 presidential actions, through which the Indian government revoked Articles 370 and 35A of its constitution, stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special autonomous status.

Since that legislative change, the region has witnessed intense demographic engineering attempts, strict military clampdowns, and continuous human rights violations. In response, the government, political bodies, and educational sectors of Pakistan observe this day every year to register strong protest against Indian aggression, reject illegal demographic alterations, and reiterate absolute moral, political, and diplomatic backing for the Kashmiri struggle.

Strict Compliance and Monitoring by Sindh Authorities

To ensure that the directive is implemented effectively rather than treated as a mere formality, the Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions Sindh has established monitoring protocols. Regional inspection teams will oversee preparations across various districts, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Shaheed Benazirabad.

School managements have been instructed to submit photographic and video evidence of the activities conducted on August 5 to the respective regional offices. Institutions that fail to comply or show casual negligence toward national event guidelines risk administrative warnings or regulatory penalties.

Furthermore, school principals have been advised to invite local community leaders, educationists, and parents to participate in the campus events. This collaborative approach fosters a unified community spirit, reinforcing the message that the entire nation stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the oppressed people of Kashmir until they achieve justice and freedom through legitimate UN resolutions.