For several decades, residents of Jammu and Kashmir have lived under the shadow of conflict, fear, and political unrest. The recurrent cycles of violence, telecommunications disruptions, and widespread chaos, movement bans, and the closing of schools and businesses have all disrupted the daily lives of Kashmiris, presenting Kashmir as a suffering region between India and...
Nearly two years after taking office, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah still lacks authority over key functions of governance in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He cannot control the police, appoint senior bureaucrats, or decide the leadership of the Anti-Corruption Bureau without the approval of the Lieutenant Governor, who answers to New Delhi rather than the elected...
There are certain moments in history that transcend the passage of time and become enduring symbols of a nation’s collective memory. They remind societies not only of the events that shaped their past but also of the responsibilities they bear for the future. 5 August, observed in Pakistan as Youm-e-Istehsal, is one such day. It...
“Occupation is the denial of freedom,” Noam Chomsky. Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Noam Chomsky’s observation provides a powerful lens through which to examine the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status and divided the...
The title of this article—”When a Nation Pays More for Past Mistakes Than for Its Children’s Future”—is not merely a headline. It reflects a disturbing reality that deserves serious national reflection. Every national budget is far more than a statement of revenues and expenditures; it is a mirror of a country’s priorities, values, and vision...
Throughout Pakistan’s political history, certain public statements have appeared to be part of routine political discourse but have, over time, evolved into significant national debates with far-reaching constitutional and policy implications. The recent discussion on creating additional administrative units and revisiting Pakistan’s federal structure appears to be one such development. The issue gained national attention...
Islamabad, (TW NEWS) – The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), together with UN Women Pakistan and with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), have launched the UN Women Gender-Responsive AI School Pakistan, marking a major step towards advancing inclusive, ethical, and gender-responsive artificial intelligence (AI) in Pakistan. The Gender-Responsive AI School aims...
New York, (Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai) – The 20th Annual International Human Rights Summit opened today, on July 30, 2026, at United Nations Headquarters in New York under the timely theme, “Education for Peace – A 25-Year Legacy.” Hosted by United for Human Rights and its youth initiative, Youth for Human Rights International, the Summit...
When the Indian state deployed steel barricades, heavy water cannons, tear gas, and brutal baton charges against young citizens protesting systemic paper leaks at Jantar Mantar, it exposed a deeply authoritarian face to the world. For weeks, young students and activists faced the full power of the police force. They were beaten on the streets,...
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) is passing through an important and challenging phase that requires careful reflection by policymakers, institutions and society. Developments and public concerns emerging from Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Bagh and other areas highlight the need to look beyond immediate events and examine the deeper issues of governance, economic opportunity, institutional...
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