Seventy-nine years after the events of October 1947, Kashmir’s disputed accession remains unresolved. Explore the historical controversy, UN resolutions, the unfulfilled promise of a plebiscite, and the continuing struggle for peace and self-determination.
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Altaf Hussain Wani Urges UN Intervention Over Prolonged Detention of Muhammad Yasin Butt, Seeks Medical Care
KIIR Chairman Altaf Hussain Wani urges UN intervention over Muhammad Yasin Butt's prolonged detention, delayed hearings and reported health concerns.
27 October 1947: The Beginning of Kashmir’s Unfinished Struggle.
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.
The Standstill Agreement and the Contested October.
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.
Kashmir Delegation Raises Human Rights Concerns at 63rd UN Human Rights Council Session.
A Kashmir delegation raised concerns over alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir during the 63rd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva and called for an independent international inquiry.
Defence Day: Heal Pakistan, KIIR Honour Armed Forces Martyrs.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) — In a poignant and stirring commemoration of Pakistan’s Defence Day, Heal Pakistan, in collaboration with the Kashmir Institute of International Relations, organized a high-profile speech-cum-presentation event to honor the sacrifices, valor, and victories of the Pakistan Armed Forces. The event, themed “Sacrifice, Valour and Victory: Our Armed Forces, Our Pride,” served...
Kashmir Institute of International Relations Condemns Revocation of OCI Card of Prof. Natasha Koul – A Deliberate Silencing of Dissent
Islamabad -May 20, 2025,TW) – The Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) vehemently condemns the Government of India’s decision to revoke the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card of UK-based Kashmiri Pandit scholar and human rights defender, Prof. Natasha Koul. This action represents a blatant attempt to silence a critical voice speaking truth to power...






