ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected the biased article published in the Indian Defense Review, criticizing it as misleading and contrary to facts. The article, penned by former Indian military officials, was accused of downplaying the ongoing human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) while propagating against Pakistan.
The article specifically targeted Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar’s speech at the annual UN General Assembly session, where he vehemently highlighted the blatant human rights violations in IIOJK and exposed the extremist Hindutva mindset of the Modi government. Prime Minister Kakar’s statements were backed by well-documented facts, extensively supported by international organizations and human rights groups. Reports of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, curfews, and restrictions on freedom of movement have raised serious concerns over the years.
India’s Desire to Conceal its Brutalities
Both the UN Human Rights Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have consistently demanded that India allow a fact-finding mission to visit the illegally occupied territory, a request repeatedly denied by the Indian government. This denial has raised genuine questions about India’s intentions and its desire to conceal the extent of its brutalities.
In a sharp response, Pakistan criticized the article’s portrayal of the human rights situation in certain regions of the country as mere propaganda, aimed at diverting attention from the plight of minorities in India. It emphasized that all regions of Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan, are open for visits, allowing anyone to witness the ground realities firsthand.
While acknowledging that the situation is not as precarious as portrayed in the article, Pakistan highlighted India’s persistent efforts to destabilize the country through terror acts orchestrated by its proxies. Despite these challenges, Pakistan reaffirmed its resolve to thwart all Indian plots against its peace and stability, emphasizing its commitment to human rights and regional peace.
