The PNS Witch Hunt refers to a period in history when the Pakistani military and intelligence agencies targeted alleged members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), a liberal political party in Pakistan. This crackdown occurred in the late 1990s and early 2000s and involved the extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearances, and torture of MQM activists. The MQM, led by Altaf Hussain, had a significant presence in Karachi, Pakistan's largest city. The party advocated for the rights of the Urdu-speaking population, known as Mohajirs, who migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India in 1947. Its popularity and grassroots support threatened the dominant political parties in the region. The PNS Witch Hunt began in 1992 with the launch of an operation to target MQM activists.
Selece is Umi's Mashin and is a helpful ally to her, but the second season of the anime shows them deepening their friendship, with Umi having a heart-to-heart conversation with him during her imprisonment and even requesting him to call her by her actual name.
Due to the lack of Pillar Emeraude s position the world was in crumbling state and three other worlds, Autozam, Chizeta, and Fahren, attempted to take over. His usual attire consists of long, elaborate white robes, a diadem studded with aquamarine gems and a large blue horn at the center, and gold earrings.
The PNS Witch Hunt began in 1992 with the launch of an operation to target MQM activists. In 1996, the operation was escalated under the name "Operation Clean-up." During this time, the Pakistani security forces carried out a series of raids, arrests, and extrajudicial killings targeting MQM members.
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You may have noticed that my past writing output has been erratic at times. This hasn't been because of lack of time or anything; rather, things just get difficult for me. I can write this stuff pretty fast when things are flowing well, but they usually aren't. Usually it's more a mix of flowing and stumbling. Sometimes it feels really unpleasant, and occasionally (usually after letting things sit for a while) trying to push through that gets me back into a flow state, but more often that doesn't help. Like that, I can only write a bit even when I am pushing myself, and I tend to dislike the results. And sometimes I just look at it and completely bounce off and go do something kinda-meaningless for the rest of the day. Or week.
I rarely talk about this. but the thing is, difficulties like that are not just limited to writing for me. As a kid things were mostly okay, academics were easy for me, and sure I behaved in weird ways sometimes and spent a great deal of free time just reading in secluded spaces, but nobody seemed to mind that too much. As I grew older, though, I kept being expected to do more, to become an adult, and somewhere along the line. I just hit a wall. Suddenly couldn't cope anymore. I dropped out of high school. I've never been able to keep even a part-time job for long. I can't drive - trying to learn was especially hard, and I gave up after basically pushing myself into a nervous breakdown. For the past decade, I've barely even left the house. And I could never figure out why. There never seemed to be a reason for any of this, at least nothing that made sense.
Over the last several months, I've been seeing various doctors - mostly about a separate issue, but I figured hey, as long as I'm at it I might as well take another swing at figuring out why I've had so much trouble. I've tried that before, investigating every diagnosis that seemed halfway-fitting, only to have test after test come back negative. As far as anyone could tell I was perfectly healthy. And my troubles were vague enough that I wasn't sure they were wrong. This time, things were going the same way. until the therapist I started seeing recently (not the first one I've seen, but by far the best) suggested that I might have Sensory Processing Disorder.
That was something I'd never heard of. It sounded like a weirdly dubious guess to me at first, but upon researching it, reading accounts from other people with it. it actually fits. It fits so well. It doesn't just explain the troubles I've had, it also explains all sorts of odd personal quirks that I have, connecting everything into a coherent whole. Things actually make sense now. They never did before. (I've only experienced a paradigm shift like this once before: when I realized I was a trans woman. This is that same scale of revelation. It really surprised me; I'd never have expected that I'd experience something like that again.)
So, about SPD. This is a neurological condition that affects how my brain processes and filters sensory input. Since that's basically the entire input stream of the mind, that can have pretty massive ramifications. It can manifest in different ways for different people. It's also very poorly understood, with little research or awareness of what it is. (Usually people think of autism when they think of sensory issues, and autistic people do often have sensory issues, but they don't always go hand-in-hand.)
Me, I tend to be pretty hypersensitive. Rough fabrics bother me a ton, for example. But I also have a lot of seeking behavior: I need to avoid some particular input, and I need to have other particular input. Like, I sleep on a thin pad on the floor because the hard surface provides more deep pressure, which is super nice. If I'm not getting enough of the right stuff my mind starts going haywire pretty fast. Also, I'm pretty sure I have some undersensitivities when it comes to areas like proprioception - that'd go a long way towards explaining why I was always very bad at sports. And why I frequently bump into doors and corners and things. Overall, things just go every which way. Some of it isn't even consistent! Sometimes I really want particular sounds (I can listen to one song on repeat for hours quite happily), other times nothing but silence.
Most of that is pretty harmless, or even enjoyable. And this forms a pretty core part of who I am and how I relate to the world - I wouldn't want to just "be normal", even if I could. But. some of it's pretty hard. As far as I can tell, it seems like the worst of it comes from not being able to filter sensory input very well. When there's a lot going on - like if I'm around more than a couple people, riding in a car, or walking through a grocery store (stuff that most people would never think of as being even slightly difficult) - it all floods into my brain and hinders my ability to process things and to actually think. So when I start getting overstimulated, normal functioning starts going out the window. I might start getting snappy, having no processing power to spare for social niceties. Push things too far, I might freeze up, and even lose the ability to speak. That can be pretty scary. (I used to think those were panic attacks, but looking back now, I'm pretty sure it was just extreme overstimulation.) And even when I get through things okay, stimulation is exhausting. Sleeping 10-12 hours after a busy day (where "busy" is something like "was out of the house for a few hours") is not uncommon for me. So, y'know, there's areas where I would like to be able to cope with things better. There's so much more I'd like to do if I could.
Even things that should be simple. like, when I try to watch new anime, I've never been able to keep up with more than two shows at once. That should be simple, right? Some people watch a dozen! Or more! Yet whenever I grab a few it's like things start fracturing in my head and I start getting repulsed and either abandon them or crash and then abandon them. And when writing these WIWs. well, watching something and writing can get pretty complex. I kept wanting to do more of a stream-of-consciousness thing, but my mind would just jam up, and it felt incredibly frustrating. I think I understand why, now.
Now, as far as I'm concerned, the biggest test of this SPD thing is if it helps me. I haven't had a chance to do much about it yet. But just knowing about it is really helping a lot. I can understand so much more of what's going on in my mind now, and I'm much better able to recognize when things are going bad and figure out what I need to pull away from that. Over the past couple months, I haven't had any real bad days - some are harder than others, sometimes I spend most of the day focused on just coping, but compared to the frustration/anxiety/upset/confusion/aversion/chaos I'd get stuck in before, it's a dramatic improvement. I'm able to process things that would've knocked me out for days before. Still getting exhausted and sleeping a lot, though. And I'm still pretty far away from typical adult levels of functioning.
About writing specifically: I tried to pick up this WIW again about two weeks ago, and was still having a lot of trouble with it. But this time I wanted to figure it out instead of just pushing myself to do it. I know by now that just trying to push myself harder won't get things to start working right - that's what you always hear with creative endeavors, just do it a lot, keep practicing, you'll get it. but I just don't get used to things like that.
One thing I've tried in the past is to write something else when I'm feeling stuck. That hasn't really helped. But last week I decided to just write out what was on my mind, not making a story or anything, not even putting it into a form that'd necessarily be comprehensible to anyone else. this was incredibly difficult at first, but then things started to flow. And it had a remarkable mind-clearing effect on me, helping me sort through things, and sweeping aside all the little preoccupations and worries that keep building up. This time, I seem to have found just the right level of introspection and drive to actually make it work. I decided I'd try to do that again at least once a day, see if it keeps helping. instead, I've ended up doing it several times a day, whenever I'm feeling a bit stretched or mentally busy or just off. It's gotten a lot easier already, it usually only takes a few minutes to have a pretty dramatic effect on my mental state - and it's actually reliable? That last part I find especially remarkable, because most of the coping mechanisms I've come up with in my life are things that kinda maybe worked sometimes but usually didn't. I keep expecting this one to totally fail too and it keeps not happening.
Way up at the top of this, I talked about having difficulty getting things to flow while writing. When things weren't working for me, I couldn't do anything other than just wait and try again another day. But now, I think I actually can. I can sort out some of this stuff that's in my head, enough to unjam things and keep the gears turning much more reliably. I might actually be able to write more, to do more of the things I want to do. And I'm actually happy with that last episode's post, much moreso than I tend to be.
Anyway, that's the basic tour of where I've been. Kinda messy and rambling. But I'm pretty tired by now, so this will have to do.
Good to see Ferio has finally accepted the fact that he is but a mere male love interest in a magical girl show. Good to exeunt now before he gets himself kidnapped, brainwashed, tortured, and/or killed (possibly multiple times).
Clef used his magic to protect and help the Knights in their numerous battles but ended up bedridden from the strain of repeatedly performing such powerful spells. Amidst all this, Clef also became increasingly curious about the mysterious Debonair, whom he was convinced was the true enemy, rather than the three invading countries. Unable to convince a brainwashed Alcyone to tell him more about Debonair, Clef left the task of asking Debonair's whereabouts to Sierra and wondered as to whom exactly the new Pillar was, given that the Proof of the Pillar was already changing its shape.
The operation was criticized for its human rights abuses, with allegations of torture, custodial deaths, and forced disappearances. Human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International, documented numerous cases of abuse and called for an end to the violence. The PNS Witch Hunt took a toll on the MQM, with many of its activists going into hiding or fleeing the country. The party faced a crackdown on its political activities, and its offices and assets were seized by the state. The wave of violence and persecution created a sense of fear and suppression among the MQM and its supporters. The PNS Witch Hunt eventually came to an end in the early 2000s, but its legacy continues to affect Pakistan's political landscape. The MQM, despite its continued presence, has been weakened by the crackdown and subsequent infighting. The extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses committed during this period have become a dark stain on Pakistan's history. In recent years, efforts have been made to address the injustices of the PNS Witch Hunt. The government has set up a commission to investigate the enforced disappearances and provide justice to the victims' families. However, challenges remain, and there is a need for a comprehensive and impartial inquiry into the events of that time. Overall, the PNS Witch Hunt was a period marked by human rights abuses and a crackdown on political opposition. Its impact on the MQM and the wider Pakistani society continues to be felt, emphasizing the importance of upholding human rights and ensuring accountability for past injustices..
Reviews for "PNS Witch Hunts: Separating Fact from Fiction"
1. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I found "Pns witch hunt" to be quite disappointing. The plot was lacking depth and the characters felt one-dimensional. The writing itself was also mediocre, with awkward and stilted dialogue. Additionally, I felt that the pacing was off, with certain scenes dragging on unnecessarily while others were rushed. Overall, I couldn't connect with the story and it failed to leave any lasting impression on me.
2. Michael - 1/5 stars - "Pns witch hunt" was a complete letdown. The storyline was confusing and poorly executed, making it difficult to follow along. The characters were shallow and unrelatable, with no development or growth throughout the book. Moreover, the excessive use of cliches and predictable plot twists made it feel like a cheap attempt at cashing in on a popular genre. I would not recommend wasting your time on this book.
3. Emma - 2/5 stars - Unfortunately, "Pns witch hunt" didn't live up to the hype for me. The writing style was inconsistent and often felt forced, making it hard to fully immerse myself in the story. The world-building was weak and left many unanswered questions. Additionally, the romantic subplot felt forced and unnecessary, detracting from the main plot. While the concept had potential, the execution fell short, resulting in a mediocre reading experience.
4. David - 1/5 stars - I was extremely disappointed with "Pns witch hunt". The characters lacked depth and their actions were often nonsensical. The plot was convoluted and filled with plot holes, making it hard to suspend disbelief. The pacing was also inconsistent, with moments of intense action followed by long stretches of boredom. Overall, I found it to be a poorly written and unenjoyable read. I would not recommend this book to anyone.