The unravelling of Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir
The article criticizes Pakistan's leadership for ignoring ongoing violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir while publicly expressing solidarity with international humanitarian causes. It notes that the death toll in the region has surpassed 70 amid a sustained mobilization against the federal government.
Why it matters
The report highlights a significant geopolitical crisis and potential human rights concerns in a disputed territory, questioning the priorities of the Pakistani administration.
At 10:58 p.m. on 27 July, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, through his official social media account, was expressing solidarity with Spain over the devastating wildfires and conveying his sympathies to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. By then, reports had already identified several of the 19 people killed in Rawalakot, central Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where security forces had allegedly opened fire on protesters. The contrast was stark: while the prime minister publicly responded to a humanitarian tragedy abroad, there was no acknowledgement of the bloodshed unfolding in a territory under Pakistan’s own administration and control.
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