November 1, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Pakistan’s World Cup semi-final hopes mathematically possible, but realistically unlikely

November 1, 2023 Editor

Mathematically, Pakistan can still qualify for the World Cup 2023 semi-finals but they would need a lot of results to go their way. This is a familiar territory for Pakistan. Down, but not out, hoping for a 1992-esque comeback and relying on things to magically fall their way. Babar Azam and his men were among the title contenders for the 2023 World Cup. With top batters on their side and a fiery pace attack, Pakistan had the elements to make an impact in India. After kicking off their campaign with…

Tragic accident in Karnah results in 4 fatalities and 10 injuries

November 1, 2023 Editor

At least four persons died while 10 others were injured after a vehicle met an accident in the Gabra area of Karnah border town in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. An official said that the driver lost control over the wheel at Nati Top Gabra due to which the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge, resulting in the on-spot death of four persons including three women. He said that following the accident, locals and Police launched a rescue operation and evacuated the injured to Sub…

Ex-Minister Choudhary Lal Singh Calls for Separate Jammu State

November 1, 2023 Editor

Choudhary Lal Singh, the chairman of the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party, on Monday called for the establishment of a separate Jammu state, emphasising the significant distinctions in tradition, language and culture between Jammu and the Kashmir valley. During a rally in Samba district, Singh underscored the fundamental differences that set Jammu apart from Kashmir, stating, “Neither our language resembles theirs, nor our culture, nor do we dress alike. No water flows from Jammu into Kashmir or vice versa.” Singh, a former minister, paid homage to the invaluable contributions of the…

Drug Addiction and HIV among Kashmiri youth: A Ticking Time Bomb

November 1, 2023 Editor

A Growing Concern: HIV Among Drug Addicts in Kashmir Valley By: Javid Amin A concerning development has recently come to light that should raise alarm bells in the tranquil landscapes of the Kashmir Valley. Five individuals who battled drug addiction have, regrettably, tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the region this year. This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the looming threat that drug abuse poses not only to individual lives but also to public health in Kashmir. Unveiling Disturbing Numbers The data from the Health…