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Pakistan Envoy Raises Kashmir in Delhi, Cites UN Resolutions: What It Means

August 15, 2026 Editor

Pakistan Envoy Raises Kashmir at Independence Day Event in Delhi, Citing UN Resolutions: What It Means for India-Pakistan Relations By: Javid Amin | 14 Aug 2026 Pakistan has once again put Kashmir at the centre of its diplomatic messaging toward India, with its Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi invoking United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of Kashmiris during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. The remarks by Saad Ahmad Warraich on August 14 were not simply another restatement of Islamabad’s long-standing position. They came at a particularly sensitive moment for India-Pakistan relations,…

Imran Khan’s Supporters Rally Across Pakistan as Three Years in Jail Fuel Fresh Political Tensions

August 6, 2026 Editor

Imran Khan Supporters Protest Across Pakistan as PTI Marks Three Years in Jail; Over 100 Detained By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2026 Over 100 PTI Workers Detained During Nationwide Protests; Allegations Over Khan’s Prison Conditions Add to Political Pressure Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s third anniversary in prison triggered fresh political unrest across Pakistan on Tuesday, as supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged demonstrations in several major cities demanding his release. Police detained more than 100 PTI activists during the protests, while clashes between demonstrators and security…

PoK Election Violence Deepens Crisis: Over 30 Reportedly Killed as Protesters Allege Missing Bodies and Cover-Up

July 30, 2026 Editor

PoK Election Violence: Over 30 Reportedly Killed, Missing Bodies Allegations Intensify Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Unrest By: Javid Amin | 29 July 2026 PoK Election Violence Deepens Crisis: Over 30 Reportedly Killed as Protesters Allege Missing Bodies and Cover-Up Pakistan-administered Kashmir has entered one of its most turbulent political phases in recent years as election-related violence and anti-government protests continue to spread across the region. Reports from local activists, protest leaders and several media outlets indicate that more than 30 people have been killed during clashes linked to the ongoing legislative assembly…

Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Reiterates ‘No Talks Until Terror Ends’: Kashmir’s Political Divide Deepens

July 4, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Stands Firm on Terror; Kashmir’s Political Debate Intensifies By: News Desk | 03 July 2026 The debate over whether India should reopen dialogue with Pakistan has once again become a major political issue, with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah openly supporting renewed engagement while the BJP has reiterated that no meaningful talks are possible unless Pakistan first ends cross-border terrorism. The discussion has gained momentum after a joint appeal signed by 117 eminent citizens from India and Pakistan urged Prime Minister…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges India and Pakistan to Resume Dialogue, Says Peace Can Only Come Through Talks

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Fresh India-Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace Cannot Be Achieved Through Confrontation By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has renewed his appeal for India and Pakistan to resume diplomatic engagement, saying that dialogue remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace in South Asia. Speaking in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz urged the leadership of both countries to move beyond confrontation and revive meaningful negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing issues, including Kashmir. His remarks come at a time…

Mehbooba Mufti Backs RSS Call for Pakistan Dialogue: Can Talks Revive Kashmir’s Lost Peace Process?

May 14, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Supports RSS Leader’s Call for Indo-Pak Dialogue on Kashmir | Peace Talks Debate Revives By: Javid Amin | 13 May 2026 Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes RSS Leader’s Call for Pakistan Dialogue, Rekindles Debate on Kashmir Peace Process In a politically significant development, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed remarks by a senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader advocating dialogue with Pakistan, saying the statement validates what her party has argued for years — that peace in Jammu & Kashmir cannot be achieved through force alone. The remarks have triggered renewed discussion…

Shifts and Shocks: How the Reported Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Rattling South Asia and the Middle East

March 2, 2026 Editor

A Sudden Geopolitical Shockwave By: Javid Amin | 01 March 2026 In an unexpected and dramatic turn of events reported over the last 48 hours, state media in Iran and multiple credible international news outlets have confirmed that Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was killed in a coordinated U.S.–Israeli air and missile strike on Tehran. The announcement has triggered widespread political, social, and security upheaval across South Asia and the Middle East. The repercussions are unfolding on multiple fronts — from violent…

‘I Ended Eight Wars’: Trump’s Nobel Pitch, the India–Pakistan Claim, and the Reality Behind the Rhetoric

January 13, 2026 Editor

Trump Claims He Ended Eight Wars, Stopped India–Pakistan Conflict | Fact-Check & Global Context By: Javid Amin | 12 January 2026 A Familiar Claim, Repeated with Renewed Force Donald Trump has never been subtle about how he views his own presidency. From domestic policy to global diplomacy, the former U.S. president has consistently portrayed himself as a dealmaker without precedent. In recent interviews and campaign-style remarks, Trump has revived one of his most sweeping foreign policy assertions: that he “ended eight wars” during his time in office and personally stopped…

Beliefs Unchanged: Why Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removed ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ from His X Bio — And What It Means for Kashmir’s Politics

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Editor

Beliefs Unchanged: Mirwaiz’s Silent Edit on X and the Shifting Ground Beneath Kashmir’s Separatist Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 January 2026 A Quiet Edit That Loudly Echoed Across Kashmir In the evolving political landscape of Kashmir, symbolism often carries as much weight as policy. This truth resurfaced recently when Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, one of the Valley’s most influential religious-political leaders, quietly removed the designation “Chairman, All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. No statement was issued at first. No dramatic declaration followed. But the silence was…

The Tightrope Walk: How Overbearing Love in Kashmiri Families Can Strangle a Daughter’s Married Life (And What Needs to Change)

August 18, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Family Dynamics: Why Parents Interfere in Daughters’ Marriages? | Cultural Analysis By: Zulfikar | 18 Aug 2025 The Bittersweet Symphony of Kashmiri Weddings The air in Kashmir during a wazwan feast is thick with the aroma of Rogan Josh and Rista, the rhythmic beat of the dhol, and an undeniable undercurrent of profound emotion. A daughter, adorned in intricate pashmina and gold, prepares to leave her maika (natal home). Tears flow freely – tears of joy, tradition, and an immense, palpable sorrow. The rukhsati (departure) is a cultural moment etched deep into the Kashmiri psyche, symbolizing a profound…