India’s democratic image faces growing international scrutiny amid allegations of human rights violations, military operations and restrictions on dissent in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Muhammad Ibrahim Bhatti examines the Kashmir dispute, Pakistan’s diplomatic stance and the international community’s responsibility.
Digital advertising trucks carrying messages about Kashmir's disputed status, human rights and right to self-determination traveled through Times Square and other prominent locations in New York on October 27, 2026.
Organized by the World Kashmir Awareness Forum, the campaign called for renewed international engagement, dialogue and a peaceful settlement involving India, Pakistan and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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.
On 27 October, Kashmir Black Day, Zainab Noor examines the long-pending UN-supervised plebiscite and argues that protecting the historical voter register is essential to a credible vote on Kashmir’s future.
The article explores the legal, demographic and diplomatic challenges surrounding Kashmir’s right to self-determination and proposes preserving documentary evidence of state-subject status.
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.
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.
An analysis of women’s education, literacy and economic participation in IIOJK, examining how security restrictions affect long-term development.
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