Open rebellion in Pakistan: After Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, cleric in Islamabad declares revolt against Pak Army. Watch viral video
'I have a question for you. Tell me, if Pakistan fights against India, how many of you would support Pakistan and fight for it?' cleric asked. After a long pause, no one responded. The cleric added.
Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, a Pakistani cleric, Maulana Abdul Aziz Ghazi, openly questioned the army's actions and the public's willingness to support a war with India, revealing a lack of enthusiasm among his followers.
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As tensions between India and Pakistan remain high, a cleric in Islamabad publicly criticised the Pakistani Army and questioned the support for a war with India. Maulana Abdul Aziz Ghazi, known for leading Islamabad's Lal Masjid, spoke against the army's actions in regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During his address, he asked his followers if they would support Pakistan in case of a war with India. No one raised their hand.The remarks come at a time when Pakistani leaders have been suggesting that India may launch a military strike in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack , in which 26 people were killed.In a video shared on social media, Maulana Abdul Aziz Ghazi addressed students and followers at Lal Masjid. He asked,'I have a question for you. Tell me, if Pakistan fights against India, how many of you would support Pakistan and fight for it?'After a long pause, no one responded. The cleric added,'This means there is enough understanding.'The video was widely shared online and sparked debate, especially as it appeared to question public support for war.Ghazi criticised the Pakistani state for its actions in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.'What happened in Balochistan, what they did in Pakistan and across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – these are atrocities. When the people were ready, the state bombed its own citizens.'He also referred to the issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, a concern often raised by human rights groups.Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned of a possible strike by India along the Line of Control.'There are reports that India may strike at any point along the LoC… New Delhi will be given a befitting reply,' he said during a press briefing in Islamabad, according to news agency PTI.The statement reflects the growing anxiety in the region following the Pahalgam attack. Both countries have heightened security along the border.Another video featuring an Islamic preacher from Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has gone viral on social media. In the video, he claims that the Pashtun community would side with the Indian Army if India attacks Pakistan. This video surfaced as tensions between India and Pakistan remain high following a terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 Indian tourists.Speaking in Pashto at a public event, the preacher said,'If India attacks Pakistan, we Pashtun will immediately stand with the Indian Army against Pakistan Army. They have committed so many atrocities against us Pashtun, and you think we will say Zindabad for Pakistan? Never.'He mentioned military operations, forced disappearances, and neglect faced by Pashtun areas under Pakistan's rule. The video is believed to have been recorded at a public gathering, though the time and place are not verified. ET has not confirmed the authenticity of the video.The video was shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), sparking responses from both Indian and Pakistani users. Some users in India welcomed the preacher's remarks, while others questioned the video's origin and intent. Pakistani users expressed concern over rising frustration among Pashtuns.Pashtun groups, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, have often accused the Pakistan Army of rights violations. The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), a civil society group, has openly opposed military crackdowns, unlawful arrests, and cases of people going missing.This development comes at a time of heightened alert in the region. The Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 Indian tourists dead has worsened relations between the two countries.
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