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PESHAWAR, Oct 27 (APP):Once celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and serene landscapes, the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) has tragically transformed from a paradise into a land of human rights abuses, despair and state terrorism unleashed by Indian occupied forces since 78 years continued till to-date.
Since October 27, 1947, the IIOJ&K has endured relentless human rights abuses and state-sponsored terrorism at the hands of Indian occupation forces where all records of attrocities and oppression were broken.
The valley, famously described by Mughal Emperor Jahangir as “paradise on earth,” now narrates a harrowing story of oppression, extrajudicial killings, and widespread human rights violations.
“The story of IIOJ&K is one of continuous repression. For its people, life has become an unending nightmare,” said Adnan Sarwar Khan, former Chairman, International Relations Department at University of Peshawar while talking to APP.
He said that since the partition of the Indian subcontinent, Jammu and Kashmir has remained at the heart of a violent conflict, with its people enduring decades of unimaginable suffering since India illegally landed its troops on October 27, 1947.
“Despite a history marked by conflict and turmoil, one constant remains the Kashmiri people’s unwavering desire for self-determination,” he added.
Ambassador Manzoor emphasized that the right of Kashmiris to decide their own future which is a right enshrined in the United Nations Security Council Resolutions remained unfulfilled for the past 78 years.
The apathy of the international community especially UNSC resolutions, he said, has only deepened their anguish after UN failed to implement its resolutions.
Highlighting the grim reality on the ground, he pointed out that nearly 900,000 Indian military and paramilitary troops are deployed in IIOJ&K, effectively turning the region into the world’s largest open-air prison.
“This military occupation is not only a violation of international law but also a blatant disregard for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948,” he remarked.
Questioning the silence of global powers over such egregious violations, he said, “The double standards, trade interests, and geopolitical considerations of major powers have muted the world’s conscience. Many nations that champion human rights conveniently look away when it comes to Kashmir.”
For Pakistan, former Ambassador Manzoorul Haq stressed that Kashmir issue is not merely political but it is deeply personal and moral. The dispute, he said, continues to be a flashpoint between two nuclear-armed neighbors, posing a grave threat to regional and global peace.
“The unresolved Kashmir issue has the potential to trigger a nuclear catastrophe with far-reaching consequences beyond South Asia. The stakes are too high, yet the inaction of the international community only heightens uncertainty,” he warned.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people, stating that the country remains steadfast in its political, diplomatic, and moral commitment to their cause. “For Kashmiris, this is not just a political movement but it is a struggle for survival,” he said.
Despite global indifference, he said, Pakistan views Kashmir as an inseparable part of its identity and will continue to advocate for the legitimate rights of its people.
Calling for urgent international intervention, Ambassador Manzoor urged world powers to act decisively to prevent further bloodshed and ensure that the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people are upheld.
“The question remains that how long can the world afford to ignore the suffering of the people of Kashmir?” he asked.
“Their pain is not just a regional concern rather it is a test of global conscience. The time has come for the international community to fulfill its moral duty and work toward a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute for lasting peace in South Asia.”