After Pahalgam: The Fight for Humanity is Not Over

It has been four days since the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Twenty six innocent civilians lost their lives for no fault of their own. Families were torn apart. People who were laughing with their loved ones just minutes before had their worlds destroyed in an instant.

Sometimes I ask myself, are we reaching a point where humanity is losing whatever little was left? Or are we already living in a time where killing innocent people has become just another headline? Every day, the news is filled with fake stories, hate speeches, and open calls for violence. Rape, murder, riots have become part of daily life. Slowly we are getting used to it. And that is the most dangerous part.

I will not bring the Hindu-Muslim angle here just for the sake of noise. I know what real life looks like beyond the TV debates. When my wife was about to enter the operation theater for our baby's delivery, I was standing helpless. I was losing hope. At that moment, it was not a fellow Hindu who helped me. It was a Muslim friend helped me to arrange blood when others tried to scam me.

That moment taught me something important. Humanity is not finished everywhere. Not every Muslim, not every person from any community, supports such evil acts. There are millions who still believe in peace, in kindness, in standing by each other when it matters the most.

But pretending that there is no problem would be foolish too.

We can't ignore that terrorism is being encouraged in the name of religion. Certain powers are funding and feeding it, using it as a means to achieve their own sinister objectives. This manipulation of faith for violent ends has created a breeding ground for extremist ideologies.

We can't deny that Pakistan, as a country and as a government, allows this hatred to grow. It often turns a blind eye to the rising tide of intolerance. It spills into innocent lives. It impacts families and communities. It leaves scars that never heal. It fosters a cycle of violence that threatens to engulf future generations. Awareness and global cooperation are crucial to dismantle these harmful narratives and pave the way for understanding and peace.

This is not about blaming an entire religion. This is about calling out the people who have twisted faith into a weapon. This is about the leaders and masterminds who have blood on their hands and still hide behind religious sentiments.

The Pahalgam attack is not just another act of terror. It is a reminder that real evil still walks among us, wearing the mask of faith. It is a reminder. If we stop calling it out for what it is, we will lose the little hope we have left.

I still believe good people exist.
But we must open our eyes to who the real enemies are.
And we must have the courage to say it, without fear and without hate.