Switzerland, April 21 -- On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Baloch journalist and human rights activist Bilal Baloch has strongly criticised Pakistan, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and calling for greater global accountability.

"As a Baloch and a victim of Pakistani government atrocities, I deeply empathise with the pain of the Pahalgam victims' families. I unequivocally condemn such barbaric attacks. These incidents are not isolated and must never be forgotten," Baloch said, marking the anniversary of the attack.

The attack, which took place on April 22 a year ago in the scenic town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 26 innocent lives and left several others injured.

It had sent shockwaves across the ...