Baku:An event marking "Black Day," the anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir's integration into India, was held at the Pakistani Embassy in Baku. The occasion saw participation from the Pakistani community in Azerbaijan, media representatives, Azerbaijani intellectuals, and students.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the ceremony commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Messages from Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar were read out, addressing the significance of the day.

Sara Ijaz, Chargé d'Affaires of the Pakistani Embassy, spoke at the event, commending Azerbaijan for its steadfast support on the Jammu and Kashmir issue. The event concluded with a photo exhibition commemorating "Black Day," where participants, including members of the Pakistani community and Azerbaijani friends of Pakistan, expressed their solidarity with the people of Kashmir.