"Danish Kaneria Criticizes Shehbaz Sharif for Lack of Response on Pahalgam Attack: 'Disgraceful!'"
In a scathing critique, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has lashed out at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accusing him of turning a blind eye to terrorism following the deadly Pahalgam attack. Taking to a popular social media platform, the former spinner questioned Sharif's absence of an official condemnation, insinuating the Pakistani leadership's complicity in harboring and nurturing terrorists.
The Pahalgam attack, which left 26 innocent lives, including one Nepali citizen, in ruins, was claimed by the Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Indian central agencies believe the group maintains its proxy status for LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, with active support from Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI.
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Overseas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning to Pakistan: "India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth. India's resolve will not falter. Terrorism will not go unpunished."
Kaneria, who has previously spoken out about religious discrimination during his cricketing career in Pakistan, reiterated his concern for the marginalized minority communities and their continued denial of equal respect and opportunities in the country.
Prolonged Silence From Pakistani Leadership
As of the latest information, there has been no official response from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding Kaneria's accusations. The former cricketer's criticism and condemnation of Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's "disgraceful" remarks supporting the attackers, branding them "freedom fighters," serve as evidence of what many deem state-sponsored terrorism.
Kaneria is far from the only voice questioning the Pakistani government's role in terrorism. The TRF's claim that the Pahalgam attack was in response to opposition to "demographic change" in Kashmir adds further fuel to the fire, casting a dark shadow over the region's fragile peace.
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- Danish Kaneria, the former Pakistan cricketer, has avowed that terrorists are not only harbored but also nurtured within the Pakistani territory.
- In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, Kaneria has levied accusations at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, alleging his negligence in taking action against terrorism.
- The former spinner has expressed dismay over the lack of official condemnation from the Pakistani leadership and has implied their possible complicity in promoting terrorism.
- Furthermore, Kaneria has spoken out about the marginalized minority communities in Pakistan, expressing concern over their denied equal respect and opportunities in the nation.
- In a broader context, questions about Pakistan's role in terrorism have been raised not only by Kaneria but also by various international publications, particularly after the TRF's claim that the Pahalgam attack was a response to opposition to "demographic change" in Kashmir.
