Thank you for asking a relevant instead of wanting to lynch me.
This is not a general statement towards all within Azaad Kashmir however some do refer to themselves as Kashmiris instead of ‘Pakistanis’, despite living under the Umberella of Pakistan. They’re free to move up and down the Country, a privilege not given to Indian occupied Kashmir, they have the freedom of expression, rights - yet complain heavily about the lack of infrastructure and how they’re treated ‘differently’. Don’t get me wrong but this infrastructure issue isn’t just categorised to them, it’s all across Pakistan, so I don’t understand why they feel the need to feel ‘targeted’. Look at some parts of Baluchistan, Punjab and Sindh -infrastructure wise its appalling and far behind.
Would a Balochi, Punjabi, Pathan, Sindhi refer to themselves as their ethnic backgrounds first or their nationality? Yes amongst themselves and internally it’s different but to the outside world, would you? No. In Bradford there’s a census carried by Azaad Kashmiri residents and it specifically states ‘Kashmiri or Pakistani’ not ‘Kashmiri Pakistani’ - a differentiation. A separation.
I respect their freedom of movement, their right to want and earn a referendum however I do not respect the fact that those who share the same privileges as any common Pakistani - differentiate themselves and not class themselves as one - inspite of advancing privileges.
Majority of the people raising voices for Kashmir aren’t even Kashmir ethnic, whilst they’re too busy living their lives in England or wherever and enjoying their freedom in Azaad Kashmir. To then around and say what has Pakistan done, is insulting.
Therefore it’s not something I feel strong about, I’m not making a stance or raising a voice for those who can’t be bothered themselves or don’t respect the Sovereignty they reside in.
Ah OK, I think I understand your viewpoint - you feel they are ungrateful for everything Pakistan has done for them and it seems all a one way effort - with Pakistanis giving and Kashmiris only taking?
You know what, Indians feel the same way about Kashmiris. They have been receiving much more share of our tax money for development than other states. There is practically no poverty in Kashmir though they produce next to nothing. Tourism, carpets, saffron a few call centers - that’s it. It is tax money from Mumbai and Delhi that goes to build their roads and schools while they sit back and complain. They are allowed to travel anywhere in India but Indians are not allowed to buy land in Kashmir - you can google this is you like. They get more than their fair share of educational scholarships.
So yes,it’s interesting to see the Pakistani view on Kashmiris as a people ( not the Kashmir problem) is similar to Indian point of view. Many Indians also see them as ungrateful, arrogant and unpatriotic.
In Kashmiri peoples defence I would say that neither India nor Pakistan actually cares much about them as an ethnic group and are using their grieviences to score points against each other. So no surprise they are a little fed up with both of us. I would be too if I was Kashmiri.
Thank you for asking a relevant instead of wanting to lynch me.
This is not a general statement towards all within Azaad Kashmir however some do refer to themselves as Kashmiris instead of ‘Pakistanis’, despite living under the Umberella of Pakistan. They’re free to move up and down the Country, a privilege not given to Indian occupied Kashmir, they have the freedom of expression, rights - yet complain heavily about the lack of infrastructure and how they’re treated ‘differently’. Don’t get me wrong but this infrastructure issue isn’t just categorised to them, it’s all across Pakistan, so I don’t understand why they feel the need to feel ‘targeted’. Look at some parts of Baluchistan, Punjab and Sindh -infrastructure wise its appalling and far behind.
Would a Balochi, Punjabi, Pathan, Sindhi refer to themselves as their ethnic backgrounds first or their nationality? Yes amongst themselves and internally it’s different but to the outside world, would you? No. In Bradford there’s a census carried by Azaad Kashmiri residents and it specifically states ‘Kashmiri or Pakistani’ not ‘Kashmiri Pakistani’ - a differentiation. A separation.
I respect their freedom of movement, their right to want and earn a referendum however I do not respect the fact that those who share the same privileges as any common Pakistani - differentiate themselves and not class themselves as one - inspite of advancing privileges.
Majority of the people raising voices for Kashmir aren’t even Kashmir ethnic, whilst they’re too busy living their lives in England or wherever and enjoying their freedom in Azaad Kashmir. To then around and say what has Pakistan done, is insulting.
Therefore it’s not something I feel strong about, I’m not making a stance or raising a voice for those who can’t be bothered themselves or don’t respect the Sovereignty they reside in.
Ah OK, I think I understand your viewpoint - you feel they are ungrateful for everything Pakistan has done for them and it seems all a one way effort - with Pakistanis giving and Kashmiris only taking?
You know what, Indians feel the same way about Kashmiris. They have been receiving much more share of our tax money for development than other states. There is practically no poverty in Kashmir though they produce next to nothing. Tourism, carpets, saffron a few call centers - that’s it. It is tax money from Mumbai and Delhi that goes to build their roads and schools while they sit back and complain. They are allowed to travel anywhere in India but Indians are not allowed to buy land in Kashmir - you can google this is you like. They get more than their fair share of educational scholarships.
So yes,it’s interesting to see the Pakistani view on Kashmiris as a people ( not the Kashmir problem) is similar to Indian point of view. Many Indians also see them as ungrateful, arrogant and unpatriotic.
In Kashmiri peoples defense I would say that neither India nor Pakistan actually cares much about them as an ethnic group and are using their grieviences to score points against each other. So no surprise they are a little fed up with both of us. I would be too if I was Kashmiri.