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Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has publicly criticised Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for his comments on the recent attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Kaneria condemned Dar's reference to the attackers as 'freedom fighters', which follows a trend of controversial remarks from Pakistani officials.
Incident in Pahalgam
The attack in Pahalgam has been marked as the deadliest since the Pulwama incident in 2019, with widespread condemnation from the international community. Despite this, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister sparked debate by characterising the attackers in a contentious light.
Cricketer's Response
Kaneria expressed his disapproval of these remarks on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter), sharing his views that such statements tacitly support state-sponsored terrorism. In his post, he stated, "When the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan calls terrorists 'freedom fighters,' it's not just a disgrace—it's an open admission of state-sponsored terrorism."
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Broader Reactions
The remarks have intensified the discourse surrounding Pakistan's position on incidents of terrorism in the region, with many echoing Kaneria's sentiments and expressing concern over the implications of such language. This controversy underscores ongoing tensions and differing perspectives on regional security issues.
