Rising Dissent in POK Exposes Islamabad’s Democratic Deficit
Rising Dissent in POK Exposes Islamabad’s Democratic Deficit The international community should pay closer attention to the aspirations and grievances of the people living in POK. By Tahir . The recent developments in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) have once again drawn attention to a region that has long remained under political suppression, economic neglect, and administrative control from Islamabad. Reports of protests, arrests, restrictions on dissent, and public anger over governance issues have exposed the growing frustration among the people of the region. For decades, Pakistan has attempted to project itself as a champion of human rights on international platforms. Yet,…
