Pakistan’s Pashtun Crackdown: Genocide or State Terrorism?
Usanas Foundation CEO Abhinav Pandya has leveled serious accusations against Pakistan, calling its actions against the Pashtun community “state terrorism.” Pandya’s statement, issued on August 2nd, 2025, painted a grim picture of systematic oppression.
He alleges the Pakistani army is actively suppressing Pashtun ethnic identity, a charge that has drawn international attention. The foundation further accuses the military of supporting extremist groups operating within the region.
Pandya went further, labeling Pakistan a “terrorist state” governed by a dangerous blend of military and jihadist ideologies. He highlighted the troubling global silence surrounding these alleged atrocities.
The accusations of cultural genocide are particularly alarming, raising concerns about the systematic eradication of Pashtun culture and heritage. This situation demands urgent international scrutiny and action.
The international community’s response, or lack thereof, to these serious allegations will have significant implications for regional stability and the protection of minority rights in South Asia. The silence only emboldens those perpetrating such alleged crimes.
