Prominent Kashmiri activist Tasleema Akhter shared a powerful message at the United Nations recently, spotlighting the heavy toll of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. As someone who’s survived multiple attacks herself, Akhter called on the world to step up and fight back against these horrors.
She pointed to brutal incidents like the Pulwama attack and Pahalgam attack, where terrorists killed innocent civilians—including kids—just to sow fear. “Children, women, and men are getting targeted to spread terror,” Akhter said. She pushed the UN to take real responsibility and address these strikes head-on.
Akhter praised efforts to document victims’ stories and gather FIRs, which have helped the Indian government support families hit hard by the violence. In fact, more than 250 families have landed new job opportunities lately. This means kids can focus on school, and whole communities are starting to rebuild and find stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
Things have shifted big time in Kashmir since the scrapping of Article 370, Akhter explained. Pakistan-backed separatist attacks, including stone-pelting clashes, have dropped sharply. Now, young people are diving into education, skill-building, social activism, and even starting their own businesses. “This is a huge step forward,” she noted.
Development is booming too, with better roads, new colleges, upgraded hospitality spots, and the arrival of the Vande Bharat train to boost trade and easy travel. Vocational training centers are empowering the youth, opening doors to jobs and entrepreneurship across the region.
Akhter drew a stark contrast between Indian-administered Kashmir and areas under Pakistan’s control, like Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB). People there face crumbling infrastructure, no real freedoms, and constant fear from Pakistani security forces, she said. She warned that Pakistan’s terror networks—backed by the ISI and military—aren’t just a danger to India; they’re a global threat.
The activist urged countries worldwide to team up and cut off Pakistan’s terror funding, holding them accountable. “If just 10-15 nations work together, we could seriously cripple these operations,” she stressed. On peace talks, Akhter stayed doubtful about Pakistan’s motives, pointing to their ongoing support for terrorism as evidence that real dialogue won’t work without major changes inside Pakistan.
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