Human rights defender Tasleema Akhter, Chairperson of the Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir, challenged Pakistan’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Akhter stressed that Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, highlighting the stark differences in governance and rights between the two regions.
She pointed out the absence of basic rights and freedom of speech in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir compared to the functioning democratic system in Indian Jammu and Kashmir. Akhter commended the smooth operation of politics and the active participation of various stakeholders in Indian Jammu and Kashmir, contrasting it with the suppression in Pakistan.
Akhter cautioned against Pakistan’s dissemination of misinformation and criticized Pakistan’s support for terrorism in Kashmir. She emphasized the importance of raising the voice of Jammu and Kashmir and highlighted the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack during her speech at the UN session in Geneva. Akhter’s intervention was seen as a strong response to Pakistan’s propaganda, reinforcing India’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir and shedding light on the victims of terrorism.
