Farooq Wani What Pakistan calls Azaad (Free) Kashmir and the region of Gilgit-Baltistan together constitute the Pakistan occupied and controlled part of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir that is referred to as Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) . The so-called “Azaad Kashmir” which is more commonly referred to as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) is the … [Read more...] about No Azaadi in so-called Azaad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan
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Mehbooba must lead the charge to change Kashmir narrative
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Mehbooba Mufti, chief minister of the trouble torn state of Jammu and Kashmir has, since the last week or so, been building up a carefully structured political narrative. It seems that she has assessed the political situation as not conducive for her party or for her personally, and is out to salvage her dwindling political stature to whatever extent is … [Read more...] about Mehbooba must lead the charge to change Kashmir narrative
Political initiative in Kashmir: Youth as the centre of gravity
Jaibans Singh The multiple counter terrorist operations in Shopian, Kashmir, which led to the elimination of 13 terrorists, were undeniably a great success for the security forces. A success of this nature needs to be optimised towards achieving the ultimate objective of completely eradicating the scourge of terrorism and steering the state on to the path of normalcy. A … [Read more...] about Political initiative in Kashmir: Youth as the centre of gravity
Finding a way forward for the youth of Kashmir
Farooq Wani The recent killing of 12 terrorists in Shopian district of Kashmir is very rightly being hailed as a successful operation which will break the backbone of terrorism in the region. There is also a realisation that terrorism, though greatly reduced, has now taken a local sheen; all the killed terrorists were local youth. The situation brings forward an urgent need … [Read more...] about Finding a way forward for the youth of Kashmir
People expect statesmanship and accountability from Mehbooba Mufti
Jaibans Singh Politics in Jammu and Kashmir, messy at the best of times, are presently in a state of flux! Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is busy issuing inane and contradictory statements. She has sent out an appeal to India and Pakistan to stop exchange of fire along the line of control. In yet another statement she has implied that Kashmir stands alienated by India. Her … [Read more...] about People expect statesmanship and accountability from Mehbooba Mufti