Neelum Valley Bears a Deserted Look Amid PoJK Unrest
Neelum Valley bears a deserted look as unrest, protests, and turmoil in PoJK have entered their third month, with no immediate solution in sight. Locals on the Keran side said Neelum Valley used to witness a significant influx of tourists, but over the past 70–80 days, tourist activity has reportedly dropped to nearly zero due to the ongoing unrest in PoJK. The situation has dealt a severe blow to the local economy, as the failure of the authorities to find a solution has prolonged the unrest and severely restricted mobility in the region, leaving communities far from urban centres to bear the losses. On the other side of the border, Keran in Kashmir, India, continues to remain vibrant, attracting tourists and generating livelihood opportunities. The contrasting situation presents a stark picture of two neighbouring regions and the different realities unfolding on either side of the border.
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Asim Munir now has the power to 'hire, fire and retire': Is Pakistan slowly slipping into military rule ?
Recently, Pakistan’s Parliament passed new legislation that consolidates the command and power of the Pakistani military in the country. The Defence Forces of Pakistan Act puts Pakistan’s armed forces under unified command of Asim Munir, who will serve as Chief of Defence Forces as well as COAS, raising eyebrows over how far military influence will go in the country, as the complex and often uneasy civil-military relationship has already attracted criticism.
The new law gives the CDF authority concerning the retirement, discharge, retention, and service limits of armed-forces personnel. It also makes the CDF the principal military adviser to the Prime Minister on defence and national-security matters.
Another is the National Command Authority Act, which changes the legal framework so that the new CDF/COAS structure is reflected in Pakistan’s strategic and nuclear command arrangements. It replaces references to the former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee with the new command structure.
So, in simple terms, Pakistan has moved from a system with separate senior military command roles towards a more unified and centralised military structure, with Asim Munir occupying the most powerful military position. This will ultimately strengthen the command of the Pakistan Army and Asim Munir over Pakistan.
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@Kashmirwrites9 If airstrikes actually hit civilians in Surab, that's horrific and needs an immediate, independent investigation. But given how fast unconfirmed claims spread online, transparency is key right now.
A viral report circulating on social media claims that Pakistan carried out airstrikes in the Gondhan area of Surab district, Balochistan. It was reported that at least 30 civilians were killed in those airstrikes, creating massive shock. As soon as the news broke out, it attracted widespread sorrow and collective criticism.
While the news is yet to be confirmed, Balochistan has allegedly been subjected to brutal human rights violations at the hands of Pakistan, where reports of custodial killings, enforced disappearances and torture have become routine.
While Pakistan preaches peace globally, the provinces and regions it controls show disturbing human rights records, be it Balochistan, PoJK or PoGB. The international community must hold Pakistan accountable and seek answers for all these allegations.
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@Kashmirwrites9 A beautiful and heartwarming sight! This perfectly captures the true spirit of India unity in diversity. Seeing young students honor the Tricolour while embracing their faith is highly inspiring.