Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation)

5 August

Pakistan

Why this date

Protests India's revocation of Article 370 and the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on 5 August 2019.

About the day

India's removal of Articles 370 and 35A ended Jammu and Kashmir's special constitutional status, split the state into two union territories, and was followed by a long communication blackout. Pakistan marks the anniversary with rallies, a minute's silence and black flags.

Observed by

Government of Pakistan