Why Pakistan is backing terror rallies in PoK: Inside Sharif and Munir’s strategy
A new report reveals Pakistan’s military and government are allegedly orchestrating terror rallies in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a strategic diversion from severe domestic crises.
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan’s army and ISI are reportedly organising rallies led by UN-designated terror groups like LeT and JeM in PoK.
- The strategy aims to divert public attention from economic collapse, political instability, and recent floods.
- These actions violate the India-Pakistan ceasefire and pose a direct threat to regional security.
- The report urges the international community to pressure Pakistan to cease using terrorism as state policy.
The Diversionary Tactic
According to a report by think tank The Khorasan Diary, the Pakistan Army and the government under and Army Chief are using these rallies to manufacture an external threat. This is intended to rally domestic support and shift focus away from internal political and economic turmoil.
Targeting PoK Discontent and Internationalising Kashmir
The report states the rallies are a direct response to growing public discontent in PoK over economic and political marginalisation. Simultaneously, they serve to pressure India and attempt to internationalise the Kashmir issue.
Countering Political Opposition
An additional domestic motive is to counter the rising popularity of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, which has been openly critical of the military’s role in politics.
Terror Groups at the Forefront
The rallies are reportedly led by internationally proscribed terrorist organisations, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), both designated as terrorist groups by the United Nations and the United States.
Violations and Threats
This activity is flagged as a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. The report emphasises that such state-backed terror rallies constitute a significant threat to peace and security in the region.
Call for International Action
The report concludes with an appeal to the global community to recognise Pakistan’s support for terrorism and apply pressure to stop using it as an instrument of state policy.
