Pakistan, June 24 -- There is an old and wise Urdu saying that a single dirty fish can pollute the entire pond. The truth of this proverb has once again been laid bare in the verdant hills and valleys of Azad Kashmir, where generations of peace-loving people have lived in harmony, sharing one another's joys and sorrows like members of a single family. Their pond was clean, tranquil, and prosperous. Yet, as has happened so many times before, an external hand has sought to muddy these sacred waters by introducing elements of discord and division from outside.

In recent weeks, the serene landscape of Azad Kashmir has been disturbed by calculated unrest. Protests led by the Joint Awami Action Committee have erupted across several areas, incl...