The People’s Democratic Party of Jammu and Kashmir is gathering signatures to declare February 5th “Fraud Day” to highlight Pakistan’s double standards. (Photo Tima Miroshnichenko)
A government that cannot respect minorities, wrongfully occupies land, defrauds and enslaves its own people, and traps its citizens in a debt trap of over $100 billion should not remark on justice and human rights. (Photo Sora Shimazaki)
Andy Vermaut: “I want to highlight that I adore the Pakistani people, but it pains my heart so much to watch the leaders of such a lovely country trying so hard to throw fingers at others for avoiding having to deal with their own issues.” (Photo Anete Lusina)
“It’s too unfortunate that those who wish to live in peace with their neighbors don’t make it into politics in Pakistan,” says Andy Vermaut. “That encapsulates Pakistan’s present political culture. Nonetheless, I never want to give up hope.” (Photo Sora Shimazaki)
Forced disappearances, extrajudicial executions, and press and speech restrictions have been alleged. Andy Vermaut says these factors have made Pakistan seem like a failed state. (Pnw-photo)
— Andy Vermaut, World Council for Public…
