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Survival Under Strain: How Kashmir’s Families Navigate Unemployment, Drug Crisis, and Rising Costs in 2025

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Survival Under Strain: How Kashmir's Families Navigate Unemployment, Drug Crisis, and Rising Costs in 2025

A comprehensive look at the layered challenges facing Kashmir Valley residents—from record joblessness among educated youth to a massive anti-drug campaign, reservation policy protests, and the daily struggle with inflation and unreliable services By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 When Multiple Crises Converge The morning air in Srinagar carries more than the winter chill this December. It carries the weight of uncertainty that has settled over Kashmir Valley like an unwelcome fog. Across districts from Anantnag to Baramulla, families wake each day to navigate an intricate web of challenges…

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Kashmir’s Everyday Struggles: Reflections of Our Collective Aamal in Society

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Kashmir’s Everyday Struggles: Reflections of Our Collective Aamal in Society

Aamal and Leadership – Kashmir’s Daily Contradictions And thus We make the wrongdoers allies of one another because of what they earn.” (Surah Al-An‘am 6:129) This verse reflects the timeless truth: leaders and systems mirror the deeds (a‘amal) of their people. When society normalizes greed, shortcuts, and silence in the face of injustice, leadership and policies reflect those same flaws. By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 Kashmir, often called paradise on earth for its breathtaking landscapes and resilient people, faces deep-rooted everyday contradictions today. These issues—from healthcare and education…

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Kashmir’s Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

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Kashmir's Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

Kashmir Crisis: Beyond Politics – Mental Health, Marriage Debt, Drugs & Spiritual Disconnect | Cultural Breakdown By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 Paradise Under Siege Kashmir. The very name conjures images of breathtaking, snow-capped Himalayas reflected in the serene waters of Dal Lake, vibrant saffron fields, and intricate handicrafts. For centuries, it has been celebrated as “Jannat” – Paradise on Earth. Yet, beneath this postcard-perfect facade, a profound and devastating crisis is unfolding – one not solely defined by geopolitical conflict, but by a deep, internal fracturing…

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