Srinagar, Feb. 5 -- Every year in February, I find myself paying close attention to social media, not out of curiosity but to see how far a narrative can be stretched from reality. On every 5 February, the so-called Republic of Pakistan observes what it calls Kashmir Solidarity Day. As this 5 February approaches, I was scrolling through X and came across a flood of posts and reports from Pakistani handles and news portals. What I read was both predictable and unsettling. According to these reports, Pakistan will observe a nationwide public holiday on 5 February. Public and private offices, educational institutions, and most workplaces will remain closed. A one-minute silence at 10 a.m. has also been announced in the name of paying tribute...