Geneva: A leaked diplomatic cable has revealed a secretive five-hour meeting between senior leaders of the UK-based United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) and an Indian special liaison officer in Geneva.
The meeting, reportedly held on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session, included strategic planning and directives related to activities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
According to the leaked communication, UKPNP representatives were instructed to immediately activate their district-level networks and highlight public grievances — particularly over rising electricity bills. Plans were also made to organize public rallies and launch a coordinated social media campaign around the electricity pricing issue. Additionally, there is confirmation that the electricity bill issue will be raised in the ongoing UNHRC session to attract international attention.
The leaked cable includes serious allegations against the Pakistani military, accusing it of illegal land occupation and depriving the Kashmiri population of basic facilities. As part of the strategy, the representatives were told to emphasize the “better standard of living across the Line of Control (LoC)” in Indian-administered Kashmir as a comparison.
During the meeting, UKPNP members reportedly expressed concerns over a lack of adequate funding. The cable revealed that the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) was receiving significantly more resources. As a result, a decision was made to channel future funding to UKPNP operatives through front companies in the form of “returns” to avoid scrutiny.
The document also advised providing covert support to Sindhi, Baloch, and Pashtun groups operating in Geneva and other international forums.
To maintain operational secrecy, the meeting attendees were instructed to work under the banners of “Community Welfare” and “Consumer Rights.” Outcome metrics were also decided, including gathering photographic evidence, tracking participant counts, ensuring media coverage, and engaging with NGOs.
