The story of Jammu and Kashmir and its illegally occupied half across the Line of Control, the Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, is a tale of stark contrasts one of hope, resilience and democratic triumph against a backdrop of stagnation, subjugation and exploitation. It is a narrative that unfolds across a divided land, where the same mountains and rivers witness two vastly different realities. On one side, Jammu and Kashmir thrives as an integral part of India, its peopl

The revocation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, stands as a defining moment in India’s vision for Jammu and Kashmir, a region long plagued by unrest, separatism and systemic exclusion. For decades, the special provisions of the Indian Constitution had created a framework that inadvertently deepened inequalities, leaving entire communities; Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, refugees and minorities, deprived of rights and opportunities afforded to other Indian citizen

The term “Azad Jammu and Kashmir”, as Pakistan calls the territory it occupies, is a masterpiece of propaganda, a name that promises freedom while delivering subjugation. Far from being an independent entity, as the word “Azad” suggests, Azad Kashmir is a colony under Pakistan’s illegal and aggressive occupation and a stolen fragment of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Since 1947, Pakistan has maintained a facade of autonomy in this region, with puppet leade

It is a familiar spectacle: whenever security forces in Jammu and Kashmir initiate an anti-terrorism operation, the propaganda machinery...

On 21 August, the world observes the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. It is a day meant to...

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It was a typical winter morning in 2010. Gulzar Ahmad, a fruit merchant from Anantnag, set out on what had become a dreaded...

Kashmir, a region often viewed through conflict and political turmoil, has undergone a subtle yet powerful transformation in recent...

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A few months ago, while searching for a job in Kashmir, I explored various social media advertisement portals where companies post their...

In a revealing expose that casts a long shadow over the state of democracy in South Asia, recent reports have surfaced highlighting the...

Kashmir, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural tapestry, has long been at crossroads of different cultures, traditions, and...

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has long been a region marked by its unique political landscape, cultural diversity, and historical complexities....

Pakistan's struggle with international support and its economic woes stem from a complex interplay of historical, geopolitical, and...

The Kashmir locale has long been entangled in a complex web of political, social, and devout pressures, exacerbated by acts of...

India has been proactively ramping up-all-weather, multimodal connectivity infrastructure in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh since 2019,...

The region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) holds significant geopolitical importance in the South Asian context due to its strategic location,...

(An Open Letter to Pakistan’s Caretaker PM, A. Kakar) (Fatima Khan) Mr A. Kakar, Caretaker PM of Pakistan, The words that you sent in the...

POJK is simmering with unrest; there is widespread discontent against Pakistan, especially against the Pakistan Army. Nationalist groups...