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...
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...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice July 28, 2026 The tragic killing of more than a dozen civilians in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, has left Kashmiris across the world grieving and searching for answers. No political objective, however noble, can justify the loss of innocent lives. If, as widely reported, these civilians were...
As the world marked World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2026, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993, the plight of journalists in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir remained largely overlooked. The territory remains one of the most dangerous and restricted places in the world for media professionals, where intimidation, surveillance, and...
The Federal Government of Pakistan has reportedly decided, on the recommendation of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, to import one million tonnes of wheat to meet the requirements of the provinces and ensure the availability of wheat across the country. This decision has once again exposed a fundamental contradiction in Pakistan’s wheat...
The Federal Government’s latest cabinet decision has laid bare one of the most disturbing contradictions in Pakistan’s governance. At a time when the country is confronting an unprecedented fiscal crisis, a public debt exceeding Rs90 trillion, soaring inflation, shrinking economic opportunities, and a rapidly declining standard of living, the government has chosen to reward the...
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