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Pak U-turn on PoK protesters: From ‘enemies’ to ‘patriotic brothers’
Pak U-turn on PoK protesters: From ‘enemies’ to ‘patriotic brothers’
Pakistan's PML-N, led by Shehbaz Sharif, has dramatically reversed its stance on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Adviser Rana Sanaullah on Saturday called them 'patriotic brothers' and promised talks. Just days earlier, Defence…
The Story in Brief
Pakistan's PML-N, led by Shehbaz Sharif, has dramatically reversed its stance on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Adviser Rana Sanaullah on Saturday called them 'patriotic brothers' and promised talks. Just days earlier, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had labelled them 'enemies' and likened them to India. The shift comes after JAAC-led protests since June drew crackdowns and global concern.
The Indian Opinion
The sudden flip-flop by Shehbaz Sharif's PML-N from branding PoK protesters as Taliban-linked enemies to calling them patriotic brothers reeks of political desperation. This is not a principled stand but a tactical shift ahead of elections. The claim that 99% are patriots contradicts the earlier crackdown narrative. Will the promised engagement with JAAC include addressing the core demands of bread, justice and freedom, or is this just another empty gesture to woo voters?
Sources (2): ndtv.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
