Jasbir Sarai Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, during the celebrations of his country’s 70th Independence Day, has given yet another demonstration of his governments over riding interest in Kashmir, regardless of the same being immoral and dishonourable. “As far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, we are dedicating this year’s Independence Day to the freedom of … [Read more...] about India’s posture on Baluchistan and POJK: On course at last
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Another round of sham elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
Mehtab Karan Singh The Government of Pakistan has conducted yet another sham of an election in the portion of Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) which it refers to as Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the world looks at the area as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). Pakistan has, for ease of management, divided the area of Jammu and Kashmir under its forcible occupation into two … [Read more...] about Another round of sham elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
Black Days in Kashmir: Facts versus fiction
Jaibans Singh The separatists of Jammu and Kashmir have declared October, 27 as a “Black Day.” On this day in 1947, the Indian army landed in Srinagar airport and, against great odds, saved the people of Kashmir from large scale massacre, rape, loot and arson in the hands of the mercenary hordes of Kabilies (Tribal’s of the North West Frontier province) sent by Pakistan under … [Read more...] about Black Days in Kashmir: Facts versus fiction
Pakistan Occupied Jammu Kashmir needs support from India
Jaibans Singh “If their (Pakistan’s) response is serious and credible, India is prepared to address all outstanding issues through dialogue.” This statement made by India’s Minister for External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) constitutes an apt and concise summary of what needs to be done by India and Pakistan to resolve the so-called … [Read more...] about Pakistan Occupied Jammu Kashmir needs support from India
Gilgit-Baltistan: On the cross roads again
Ranjan Chauhan Gilgit-Baltistan has gone through yet another sham of an election for its so-called Legislative Assembly! The Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly was formed on the basis of the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self Governance Order, 2009. This order has no legal sanctity since it is a mere executive directive signed by the oppressive Ministry of Kashmir … [Read more...] about Gilgit-Baltistan: On the cross roads again