Author Fida Firdous Denounces Crackdown in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Firdous specifically pointed to the Pakistan Army Rangers, accusing them of carrying out extrajudicial killings to silence those demanding basic rights. The author described a grim landscape defined by total media blackouts, persistent internet restrictions, and an unchecked inflationary crisis that has left the local population without essential welfare or security.

Contrasting this volatility with the neighboring Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Firdous praised the Indian government’s development trajectory. He cited the Zoji-la Tunnel as a symbol of progress, arguing that residents on the Indian side enjoy a level of freedom and prosperity that remains entirely inaccessible under Pakistani administration. He has urged the United Nations Security Council to investigate the abuses and appealed to political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to the affected civilians.