ThePrint ThePrintPod: PoK burns with anger against Pakistani state. You won’t see it in Kashmir-obsessed Western media
Oct 13, 2025
Protests erupt in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir over rising electricity prices and subsidy cuts, highlighting deep discontent. The scale of unrest reveals civilian casualties and police violence, yet global media largely ignore these issues. In stark contrast, Jammu and Kashmir experiences growth fueled by investment and infrastructure improvements. This disparity raises questions about the two-nation theory, as economic realities defy simplistic religious distinctions. The discussion dives into the neglected humanitarian crisis plaguing PoK, urging a reevaluation of media narratives.
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Selective Global Attention
- Amna Begandansari contrasts a thriving Jammu and Kashmir with unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after protests over electricity and subsidies.
- She argues global media ignores PoK suffering while fixating on Kashmir until brief incidents fit a familiar script.
Media Narratives Shape Visibility
- Amna says international coverage follows narrative and power, not pain, enabling injustice to persist in PoK.
- She calls the lack of reporting a quiet complicity that buries truth under censorship and propaganda.
Two Divergent Realities
- Amna contrasts conversations in Jammu and Kashmir about tourism and education with PoK protests for basic needs like food and electricity.
- She cites stark funding and infrastructure gaps to show two divergent realities across the LOC.