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ISLAMABAD:<\/strong>\u00a0Belgian documentary photographer C\u00e9dric Gerbehaye unveiled his new photographic project, Kashmir: Wait and See, at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad on Monday.<\/div>\n
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The exhibition and book launch titled \u201cKashmir: Wait and See,\u201d offered a human-centric chronicle of life across the divided region, capturing a decade of resilience and conflict.<\/p>\n

Organised by the Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU), the launch event marks the beginning of the \u201cPakistan Photo Festival.\u201d<\/p>\n

The three-day exhibition, open to the public from January 26 to 28, 2026, drew diplomats, senior officials, artists, and students, reflecting a shared commitment to visual storytelling and cross-cultural dialogue on a critical issue.<\/p>\n

\"Belgian<\/p>\n

Eight years of documentation come to Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The project is the culmination of eight years of dedicated work by Gerbehaye, a founding member of the MAPS agency known for his work in conflict zones like the Congo and the Middle East.<\/p>\n

His latest collection features compelling imagery and narratives from Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.<\/p>\n

The photographs present a stark documentary, ranging from portraits of pellet gun victims in IIOJK to communities living in the shadow of the volatile Line of Control.<\/p>\n

Talking to WE News English, Gerbehaye clarified that his work was not driven by inspiration but by a sense of duty.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was my will,\u201d he stated, explaining his decision to travel and document the hardships faced by people globally.<\/p>\n

Regarding the recent political situation between Pakistan and India, he declined to comment directly. \u201cI have presented what I saw through my lens. People should see it and form their own conclusions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am a journalist. I do not want to suggest or comment on it. It\u2019s that simple.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Belgian<\/p>\n

Amplifying the Kashmiri narrative globally<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe, Ali Raza Syed, who is currently visiting Pakistan, highlighted the exhibition\u2019s international significance.<\/p>\n

He noted that the work had previously been featured at the prestigious \u2018Visa pour l\u2019Image\u2019 photojournalism festival in France, bringing global attention to the Kashmiri struggle.<\/p>\n

Syed stated that the launch is a cornerstone of KC-EU\u2019s campaign for a just resolution to the dispute in line with UN resolutions and Kashmiri aspirations.<\/p>\n

He strongly condemned India\u2019s actions in the region, denouncing the charges against Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik as \u201cbaseless\u201d and intended to suppress political dissent.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy claiming peace in IIOJK, India wants to divert attention from its atrocities,\u201d Syed asserted, calling on the international community to intervene.<\/p>\n

\"Belgian<\/p>\n

Nationwide tour for dialogue and awareness<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Following its Islamabad premiere, the exhibition is set for a nationwide tour to amplify its impact:<\/p>\n

Muzaffarabad (Capital of Azad Kashmir): January 29-31<\/p>\n

Mirpur (Azad Kashmir): February 1-2<\/p>\n

Lahore (Capital of Punjab): February 5-8<\/p>\n

The initiative aims to use the power of photography to foster meaningful dialogue and bring the human dimension of the Kashmir issue to a wider audience, both within Pakistan and on the global stage.<\/p>\n

The exhibition at PNCA remains open daily from 10 am to 4 pm until January 28.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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