Pak Army Faces Criticism from Cleric Amid India Tensions
The cleric's criticism of the Pakistani government and the Pak Army's actions has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the country's stance on India and the treatment of its own citizens, particularly in regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Maulana Abdul Aziz Ghazi, a Pakistani cleric, has openly questioned the Pak Army's actions and the public's willingness to support a war with India, sparking debate and outrage on social media.
In a video shared online, Ghazi asked his followers at Lal Masjid if they would support Pakistan in a war against India, but no one responded, indicating a lack of enthusiasm among his followers. This comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with Pakistani leaders warning of a possible Indian military strike in response to a recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
The cleric's remarks have sparked outrage on Pakistani social media, with experts viewing it as a sign of internal disillusionment with Pakistan's civil-military leadership and its stance on India. Ghazi also criticized the Pakistani system, calling it "cruel and useless" and worse than India, citing atrocities in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the state is accused of bombing its own citizens.
A similar video has also surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where an Islamic preacher claims that the Pashtun community would side with the Indian Army if India attacks Pakistan, highlighting the atrocities committed by the Pakistani Army against the Pashtun community, including military operations, forced disappearances, and neglect.
The development reflects growing dissent within Pakistan against its establishment, with Pashtun groups having long-standing grievances against the Pakistani Army, accusing it of rights violations, including military crackdowns, unlawful arrests, and enforced disappearances.