Opinion

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Srinagar: The Eternal Capital of Kashmir’s Soul

There are cities built by men, and there are cities that feel as though they were assembled, piece by piece, by something far greater than human ambition. Srinagar belongs...

Analysis

The Muzaffarabad Overseas Kashmiris Convention: A Critical Analysis

Muhammad Arif Arfi, Journalist The recently held Overseas Kashmiris Convention in Muzaffarabad has left many observers with a sense...

Opinion

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, entrepreneurial success, and sporting...

Analysis

The Hanged Man’s Shadow: 42 Years of Maqbool Butt and the Silence Across the Line of Control

On February 11, 1984, Muhammad Maqbool Butt was executed in New Delhi's Tihar Jail, becoming the first Kashmiri...

Analysis

Gilgit-Baltistan Elections Postponed: Colonial Administration Continues Amid Resource Plunder and Democratic Deficit

The people of Gilgit-Baltistan remain trapped in a constitutional limbo—administered by Pakistan but denied genuine autonomy, while their...

Chillai-Kalan: The Majestic Winter King of Kashmir

Editorials

Editorial Staff - January 4, 2025

When the last days of December arrive, the sky over Kashmir becomes engulfed by dark grey clouds. It is the time when the "Chillai-Kalan,"...

Kashmir Valley’s Magical Transformation: A Snowfall Symphony of Colors

Editorials

Editorial Staff - January 4, 2025

The mountainous region of Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty and heavy snowfall. When it snows in winter, the area is covered in...

Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas: A Legacy of Divisive Politics and Statehood Controversy

Editorials

Editorial Staff - January 3, 2025

Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas remains a polarizing figure in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. While celebrated by some as a political stalwart whose contributions...