Pakistan's Dark Secret: Unveiling the Unheard Horrors in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

A chilling silence hangs heavy over the international community as Pakistan orchestrates a brutal campaign of extra-judicial killings, enforced disappearances, and illegal detentions across Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pashtunistan. While the world often focuses on other regional conflicts, the human tragedy unfolding in these areas, particularly PoK, remains largely ignored, a testament to a shocking double standard.

The grim reality painted by Dr.

Amjad Ayub Mirza, a prominent activist from PoK, reveals a systematic targeting of ethnic and religious minorities. Shias, Balochs, and Pashtuns are bearing the brunt of Pakistan’s iron fist, subjected to abuses that echo the darkest chapters of history. Dr. Mirza’s impassioned pleas highlight a horrific pattern: individuals are rounded up without due process, their whereabouts become unknown, and many are found dead under suspicious circumstances, often branded as 'terrorists' to justify the barbarity.

Adding insult to injury, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), often vocal on issues concerning Muslims globally, stands conspicuously silent.

Dr. Mirza vehemently criticizes the OIC's 'hypocrisy,' pointing out their readiness to condemn India over Kashmir while turning a blind eye to the genocide perpetrated by Pakistan within its own administered territories. This selective outrage undermines the very credibility of an organization meant to champion Muslim rights worldwide.

The atrocities extend beyond PoK.

In Balochistan, the struggle for self-determination has been met with brutal suppression, leaving a trail of missing persons and mass graves. Similarly, the Pashtunistan region grapples with state-sponsored violence and the systematic erosion of fundamental rights. Gilgit-Baltistan, despite its strategic importance and unique cultural identity, faces a relentless crackdown on dissent, with local voices silenced and natural resources exploited.

These are not isolated incidents but rather a deliberate policy aimed at quelling any aspirations for self-governance or even basic human dignity.

The narrative pushed by Pakistan attempts to legitimize these actions, but the testimonies from survivors and human rights advocates paint a starkly different picture – one of systemic oppression and state-sponsored terror.

Dr. Mirza’s urgent call for action is a desperate plea for global recognition and intervention.

He demands that the international community, including powerful nations and human rights organizations, break their silence and hold Pakistan accountable for its egregious violations. The strategic importance of PoK, historically an integral part of India, makes the silence even more perplexing, as it emboldens Pakistan’s oppressive regime.

It's time for the world to awaken to the plight of millions suffering under Pakistan's brutal rule.

The selective morality must end. Justice demands that the same scrutiny applied elsewhere be directed towards Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and other tormented regions, ensuring that the victims’ cries for freedom and human rights are finally heard and acted upon.