Three Years of the JK Joint Awami Action Committee: How a Flour Price Protest Became a Region-Wide Movement in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Three years ago this month, the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) did not exist. There was no central platform, no shared charter, no single leadership. There were...
21 Years After the 2005 Kashmir Earthquake, Reconstruction Is Still Not Finished
On the morning of 8 October 2005, a powerful earthquake struck Pakistan-administered Kashmir and...
Srinagar: The Eternal Capital of Kashmir’s Soul
There are cities built by men, and there are cities that feel as though...
The Muzaffarabad Overseas Kashmiris Convention: A Critical Analysis
Muhammad Arif Arfi, Journalist The recently held Overseas Kashmiris Convention in Muzaffarabad has left many...
The New Arena of Competition: Youth, Resistance and Political Identity in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
In many parts of the world, young people compete for academic excellence, technological innovation,...
Agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir: Cultivating Hope in the Himalayan Highlands
Agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir has long been the backbone of the region’s economy, livelihood, and cultural identity. From the terraced saffron fields of...
Kashmir: A New Space Has Emerged — What Next?
A new space has emerged in the Kashmir dispute. The question is: how should it now be filled? Pakistan has long adhered, to a considerable...
No Matter Who Wins the War, Kashmiris Always Lose
By Haris Qadeer: Following a recent militant attack on tourists in the scenic region of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, the escalating tensions...
Kashmir Journalists Under Siege: The Unvarnished Truth About Press Freedom in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
On this International Press Freedom Day, as the world celebrates the role of free media in fostering democracy and accountability, the plight of working...
Maharaja Hari Singh: The Last Dogra Ruler Who Shaped Jammu & Kashmir’s Sovereignty
By Sameena Raja, Jammu & Kashmir: Sixty-four years ago, on April 26, 1961, Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra ruler of the princely state...
The Waters of Kashmir: A Conflict Between States, A Right Denied to the People
By Syed Nazir Gilani, Muzaffarabad AJK (Pakistan administrated Kashmir): The recent unilateral decision by the Indian government to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty is not merely...
Farewell to a Fearless Voice – Abdul Hameed Bhashani
The news of Abdul Hameed Bhashani’s passing left many in stunned silence. A man of sharp intellect, clad in sharp suits and dark glasses,...
Title: “Two Decades of Hope and Heartbreak: The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad Bus Service and Kashmir’s Divided Families”
By Ansar Hussain NaqviTwenty years ago today, on April 7, 2005, a historic journey began across the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto...
“Muawiya”: A Controversial Epic That Rekindles Old Flames in the Muslim World
Riyadh: The 2025 release of the historical TV series Muawiya, an ambitious project by Saudi Arabia with a reported budget exceeding $100 million, has...
Leaders of JKJAAC Arrested in Kashmir on Charges of Rebellion and Inciting Hatred
By Haris Qadeer: Authorities in Pakistani-administered Jammu and Kashmir have arrested two prominent members of pro-independence and student organizations, accusing them of rebellion, spreading...
The Illusion of “Azad Kashmir Army” and the Need for True Autonomy
By Sameena Raja – Jammu and Kashmir For decades, certain misguided elements have been advocating for the revival of the so-called "Azad Kashmir Army." But...
Kashmir’s Red Gold: Inside Pampore’s Saffron Fields and the Battle to Save Them
Twenty kilometers from Srinagar, nestled in the Pulwama district, lies the quaint town of Pampore, Kashmir’s “Saffron Capital.” Here, the air turns fragrant every...
The Lahore Treaty and Jammu & Kashmir: A Lost History
By: Sameena Raja, Jammu & Kashmir: For those unfamiliar with history or perhaps those who deliberately overlook it who call the Treaty of Amritsar...
International Women’s Day: A Tribute to the Women of Jammu and Kashmir
March 8 is celebrated globally as International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honoring the struggles, sacrifices, and achievements of women. Across the world,...