International attention is just being drawn to the situation in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, where a security crackdown has been ordered against protesters. Given Pakistan’s record in dealing with civil movements protesting about misrule and the denial of fundamental rights, etc., it is small wonder that a high death rate is inextricably associated with how the nation’s forces enforce law and order. It is a comment on the prevalent attitude against protesters that they have been equated with India to be considered as “enemies”, as articulated by defence minister Khawaja Asif. The integrity of the polls is also questionable given Pakistan’s despair to control the disputed territory. Pakistan has never been known to worry about human rights when it comes to handling restive regions.