After nearly 20 years of federal government service, 11 employees from Balochistan face uncertainty following a repatriation decision. Former Financial Adviser Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik appeals to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for urgent intervention, fair treatment and protection of their lawful service rights.
Lord Mountbatten’s 1947 letter and the Instrument of Accession remain central to the Kashmir dispute. This analysis examines the promised public vote, competing legal interpretations and the unresolved questions surrounding Kashmir’s accession to India.
Will Governor’s Rule and emergency powers restore peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or deepen Pakistan’s political divisions? Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik examines the constitutional, democratic, security and economic implications of extraordinary intervention in KPK.
TFN's new policy paper examines how maritime chokepoints, export infrastructure and geopolitical disruptions affect global oil trade. It explores alternative export corridors, country-level vulnerabilities and policy measures to strengthen energy security and oil-export resilience.
The events of 27 October 1947 remain central to the unresolved Kashmir dispute. Explore the controversy surrounding the Instrument of Accession, the UN’s role, and the continuing demand for self-determination.
Pakistan’s growing poverty, mounting public debt and massive interest payments raise serious questions about government spending and national priorities. Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik examines the need for accountability, fiscal discipline and reforms that put ordinary citizens first.
Muhammad Waleed Akhtar examines the 1947 Standstill Agreement, Maharaja Hari Singh’s accession decision and the unfulfilled plebiscite commitment that remains central to debates over Kashmir’s political status.
Altaf Hussain Wani examines prolonged detentions, anti-terror laws and the judicial process in Occupied Kashmir, arguing that legal mechanisms are increasingly being used to suppress political dissent.
Kashmir’s half widows have spent decades waiting for answers about missing husbands. Their legal, financial and psychological struggles remain unresolved.
IAIS Malaysia hosted an academic discussion highlighting the historical, legal, political and humanitarian dimensions of the Kashmir dispute and the importance of sustained scholarly engagement.
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