The killing of Hamza Burhan alias “Doctor” in Muzaffarabad is more than just another terrorist’s death across the border. It is a grim reminder of a harsh and uncomfortable reality that has haunted Kashmir for decades — the systematic exploitation of Kashmiri youth by Pakistan’s terror machinery. Behind slogans propaganda and emotional narratives lies a darker truth. Many young Kashmiris who are pushed toward terrorism ultimately become disposable assets in a larger proxy con

On a crisp morning in Srinagar, the Boulevard Road along Dal Lake is buzzing with life. Houseboats sparkle under the rising sun, shikaras carry tourists across the still waters and shopkeepers arrange handicrafts for curious visitors. It is hard to believe that just a decade ago, images from Kashmir mostly carried stories of shutdowns, militancy and turmoil. This transformation of peace returning, tourists arriving in record numbers, students excelling in education and entrep