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...

Gilgit-Baltistan: From Past to Present- A Historical Perspective

Editorials

Editorial Staff - December 30, 2024

When studying the history of nations, it becomes clear that the rule of one nation or region by another is never permanent. Power and...

International Pheran Day: A Celebration of Kashmiri Culture and Identity

Editorials

Editorial Staff - December 30, 2024

In the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, known as "Occupied Kashmir," the celebration of "Pheran Day" on December 21st continues to grow in significance, particularly...

A Girl from Indian-held Kashmir Crosses the Line of Control to Reach Azad Kashmir, Expresses Desire for Marriage

Editorials

Editorial Staff - November 30, 2024

Haveli, Kahuta: A 22-year-old girl, Fatima, from the Poonch district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, crossed the Line of Control (LoC) to enter the...