RE: Why We Cannot Stay Silent About Azad Kashmir

How can we preach freedom for others when we ignore what happens right inside our own home?

Though we hate to acknowledge it, but we are rigged to the chores. We have our standards, and these standards revolve around "Us vs them" concept. We have seen Balochistan falling, literally crumbling. What we did? We remained silent. Last year, according to a report, 17 out of 20 worst cities were in Balochistan. Can you believe? A city which is full potential: gold, fossil fuels, Gwadar Port, direct linkage to CPEC. Then, we saw ex-FATA and KPK border areas turning into literal battlefields. What we did? Some social media posts, and waited for the next trend. And belive me, same is the case with Kashmir. Kashmir is/was once a heaven for us. As poet says: “Agar firdaus bar rue zamin ast; hamin ast o hamin ast o hamin ast (If there is paradise on Earth,
it is here, it is here, it is here.)" Look what we have done to the heaven. The ugliest part is the state - which is the mother of the country - is doing this. We all love to yap that "time for Khilafat", "time to revolt" etc... But then we remain silent. WE enjoyed protest in India. Though, India and Pakistan are two different stories. The power structure is different. As an example, the USA and China provides different level of protesting rights. Moreover, in Pakistan, we are not fighting for RIGHTS; we are doing all this just because we do not like this specific political party or establishment.

Lower electricity rates, fair wheat subsidies, and an end to the 12 legislative seats given to non-residents. People just want real representation from locals who actually live there.

With all due respect, I have a bit different approach here. Kashmiris are really enjoying most of subsidies already. Federal is paying to Kashmir way more than it is generating. Punjab and Sindh, the wheat lands, have expensive wheat; while Kashmiris are enjoying subsidy. Same is the case with electricity, way cheaper than overall Pakistan. The only big throne is: 12 immigrant seats. And, here I think both parties are playing equal role. As per AJK Supreme Court, it is a legislative issue. So, one cannot demand that right from an executive. Furthermore, exluding 12 seats, rest sitting in the parliament are their own natives. Yet, they are not willing to amend the constitution. The youth is indeed with JAAC, but elderly people seek power more than what is right and wrong.

In present time, yes people have died. And state bears most of the responsibility; but the other side is not clean and clear in my side line. One of our university student has also been killed/martyred, at the same time, police officials have also died. And, being a realist, revolutions are always bloody - from British to French to modern time. That is why the symbol is "LAAL/RED".

And our government is start. Before doing all this, they described JAAC as "Proscribed". Just to save their case in the international market. And what can we expect from this internation right moments? WE saw Gaza being annihilated, then there was Iraq, Yemen, Syria and the list goes on and on...

In the end, you are really doing a great job. And personally I was escaping from this topic. I am already done with this country, maybe this world. There is shallowness and darkness, rather than chasing for the right things, we are going after the devilish ways. Apologize to the devil, as Shakespeare said: "Hell is empty, and all the devils are here." He was talking about us humans. We all share the result of this henious act by the state.

And personally, I believe the best solution out there is to - free KASHMIR. Neither side, India or Pakistan, having control over it. Let it be a country, or a buffer zone.

JANNAT BHI KIA KISI AIK INSAAN K HUI H KIA? YE TO SBKA LIA H...

(I think I yapped more than finding the words for justice :)