Kashmir Black Day, observed on 27 October, highlights the unresolved political dispute over Jammu and Kashmir and the continuing debate surrounding UN resolutions, human rights and self-determination. Nearly eight decades later, calls for a lasting and peaceful settlement remain central to the issue.
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations and international cooperation on United Nations Day. The message highlights joint efforts on peace, security, human rights, climate change and global health.
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 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.
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.
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.
Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi highlighted the Indus Waters Treaty and the Kashmir dispute at the European Parliament, stressing respect for international law and multilateral cooperation. European lawmakers also voiced support for compliance with the water-sharing agreement.
Lord Mountbatten’s 1947 letter and the Instrument of Accession remain central to the Kashmir dispute. This analysis examines the promised public vote, competing legal interpretations and the unresolved questions surrounding Kashmir’s accession to India.
KIIR Chairman Altaf Hussain Wani urges UN intervention over Muhammad Yasin Butt's prolonged detention, delayed hearings and reported health concerns.
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