In a shocking display of hypocrisy, Pakistan has shut down schools for Kashmiri children. The closure of the Kashmir Model Public School in Bagh highlights the oppressive tactics employed by the occupied-Pak authorities against those advocating for an independent Jammu and Kashmir. The school’s managing director, who champions the cause of self-determination, has faced the brunt of this crackdown, demonstrating the regime’s intolerance toward dissenting voices.
Despite the oppressive environment, dedicated teachers are continuing to provide education to their students under the open sky, showing an inspiring commitment to learning amid adversity. This resilience starkly contrasts with Pakistan’s deceptive promises to the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) that they would have the power to choose their own destiny. Instead, the Paki regime has encroached upon their territory, revealing that its intentions regarding Kashmir are driven more by vengeance and hostility toward India than any genuine concern for the welfare of the Kashmiri people.
After 75 years of manipulation and neglect, the residents of Kashmir are increasingly aware of this reality. The lack of political representation further underscores the absence of any authentic concern for the everyday lives of citizens. Locals in POJK have begun to refer to their authorities as mere puppets of the Islamabad regime, only serving to fill the treasury in the capital while ignoring the pressing issues faced by their own constituents.
The region is trapped in a complex web of historical grievances, administrative hurdles, socio-economic challenges and enforced disappearances that continue to hinder its development and deteriorate the quality of life for its residents. In this oppressive climate, anyone who dares to demand social rights or raise their voice against Pak Army’s atrocities is labeled a traitor and faces brutal reprisals.
This cruel approach only serves to exacerbate the suffering of the Kashmiri people and reveals the Paki establishment’s true nature: a regime that prioritizes control and retribution over the basic rights and freedoms of its citizens.