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Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Changed Kashmir’s Demographic History.
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Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Changed Kashmir’s Demographic History.

The Jammu massacre of 1947 remains one of the darkest and most neglected episodes of the partition violence in South Asia. While the massacres of Partition are widely remembered, the systematic violence against Muslims in Jammu has received comparatively little attention in mainstream historical narratives. Thousands were killed, displaced, abducted or forcibly converted during the...

IIoJK: A Promise of Normalcy, A Reality of Repression.
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IIoJK: A Promise of Normalcy, A Reality of Repression.

“Normalcy” was presented as the promise that would follow the removal of Indian illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir’s special status. Instead, the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019 ushered in a new phase of political uncertainty, restrictions and human rights concerns in the region. The Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi unilaterally stripped...

From Apple Orchards to Apple Stores: Corporate Integration as the New Face of Control in Kashmir.
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From Apple Orchards to Apple Stores: Corporate Integration as the New Face of Control in Kashmir.

In the orchards of Sopore and the saffron fields of Pampore, a quieter transformation is underway in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It does not announce itself with checkpoints or demolition orders. It arrives through contract papers, high-density saplings, corporate procurement trucks and promises of mainstreaming. What is presented as economic modernisation is, in analytical terms,...

When Justice Anwarul Haq Pannu Speaks from the Heart: A Voice Pakistan Needs to Hear.
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When Justice Anwarul Haq Pannu Speaks from the Heart: A Voice Pakistan Needs to Hear.

Pakistan is passing through a difficult and sensitive period in its history. Political uncertainty, economic pressures, institutional challenges and growing public frustration have created an atmosphere in which many citizens are increasingly concerned about the direction in which the country is moving. At such a time, the views of people who have spent their lives...

One Day, Two Messages:The Security Council’s Counterterrorism Debate and Kashmir’s Seventh Anniversary
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One Day, Two Messages:The Security Council’s Counterterrorism Debate and Kashmir’s Seventh Anniversary

Why international law and human rights must be applied with consistency—not selectivity. Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice August 5, 2026 The United Nations Security Council’s 10,205th meeting on “Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts” on August 5, 2026, delivered a message that should resonate far beyond the...

Electoral Reforms: Harnessing Pakistan’s Intellectual Capital for a Stronger Parliament.
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Electoral Reforms: Harnessing Pakistan’s Intellectual Capital for a Stronger Parliament.

Democracy derives its true strength not merely from the conduct of periodic elections but from the quality, diversity and competence of those elected to represent the people. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, economic uncertainty and increasingly complex public policy challenges, Pakistan needs a Parliament that reflects not only political leadership but also...

Seven Years After August 5: Kashmir Is Still Waiting for the World to Act.
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Seven Years After August 5: Kashmir Is Still Waiting for the World to Act.

Dr. Ghulam Nabi faiChairmanWorld forum for Peace & Justice Washington, D.C. Aygust 5, 2026 : Seven years ago, on August 5, 2019, the Government of India revoked Articles 370 and 35A of its Constitution, ending the limited autonomy that Jammu and Kashmir had enjoyed since India’s independence. To New Delhi, the move represented national integration...

Kashmir Seven Years After Article 370: Development, Rights, and Regional Challenges.
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Kashmir Seven Years After Article 370: Development, Rights, and Regional Challenges.

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...

Statehood Denied: Seven Years of Union Territory Rule in Indian-Occupied Kashmir.
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Statehood Denied: Seven Years of Union Territory Rule in Indian-Occupied Kashmir.

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...

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