Altaf Hussain Wani examines Farooq Abdullah’s recent remarks on Kashmir and argues that political autonomy and democratic authority have been weakened by developments since 2019. The article explores the role of the Lieutenant Governor, electoral representation, regional identity and the future of democratic governance in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai has called on the United Nations to take renewed action on the long-running Kashmir dispute. His analysis examines the 1947 Instrument of Accession, UN resolutions, human rights concerns and the need for a political settlement reflecting the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
The 1947 Instrument of Accession remains central to the Kashmir dispute. This analysis examines the Maharaja’s decision, the arrival of Indian troops, UN resolutions and the continuing debate over the political rights and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Kashmir Black Day on 27 October highlights the unresolved political future of Jammu and Kashmir and the continuing debate over civil liberties, autonomy and self-determination. Jawad Khan examines the historical commitments surrounding Kashmir and the enduring importance of human dignity.
Pakistan’s livestock sector has the potential to strengthen rural livelihoods, food security and exports, but continued reliance on foreign expertise raises questions about national capacity. Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik calls for empowering Pakistani scientists, strengthening veterinary research and making livestock development a path to self-reliance.
The Kashmir dispute highlights the gap between international legal principles and geopolitical realities, raising questions about self-determination, international commitments and global accountability. This analysis examines why the promise associated with 1947 remains unfulfilled and why a peaceful, politically legitimate solution is essential for regional stability.
Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik questions reports that key occupational groups in Pakistan’s civil service may have been excluded from a foreign nationality declaration exercise. He calls for publication of the original memorandum, a clear legal justification for exemptions and equal accountability across public institutions.
A historical analysis of the political manoeuvres surrounding Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, India’s military intervention on October 27, and the controversy over the state’s accession. The article examines the unfulfilled UN-backed plebiscite and its continuing significance in the Kashmir dispute.
India took the Kashmir question to the UN, accepted a framework for a free and impartial plebiscite, yet the vote never took place. Muhammad Waleed Akhtar examines the historical record and the unresolved promise of self-determination.
Thousands of women in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir continue to live in uncertainty as their husbands remain missing and their legal, economic and social struggles persist.
The stories of Kashmir’s half-widows highlight decades of unresolved disappearances and growing calls for truth, accountability and justice.
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