The beginning of new era

25 Feb 2018 | Ershad Mahmud
A long-awaited dream to revive old Silk routes and empower the people of Gilgit-Baltistan is about to come trueBy Ershad Mahmud.

In a landmark decision, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has reportedly decided to abolish the Gilgit-Baltistan Council and an official announcement for the upcoming setup is expected soon.

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Evolving process of RSD in PaK

20 Feb 2018 | Sardar Qaiser Khan
Thread of RSD, tied across three regions of erstwhile State of Jammu Kashmir has now untied itself in PaK

In an historical development of late, it was reported that Prime Minister of Pakistan and his cabinet have finally recognized the overwhelming public demand of Kashmir Council’s abolition and return of all subjects to the elected assembly of Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK).

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The quest for empowerment

18 Feb 2018 | Ershad Mahmud
A new and empowered political setup is in the offing in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). This arrangement will clip the unprecedented powers of the federal government that are being exercised through the Kashmir Council – the so-called upper house.

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Under the shadow of fear and death

11 Feb 2018 | Ershad Mahmud
Pak-India clashes across the Line of Control have become more intensive as the physical, psychological and emotional damage and trauma remain undocumented.

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Resilience of people living near LoC

16 Jan 2018 | Jalaluddin Mughal
The 786 km-long Line of Control (LoC) is a de facto border which divides the erstwhile State of Jammu Kashmir between India and Pakistan. Sporadic cross-border firing is not unusual between the estranged neighbors who have fought more than three wars over the 70-years-old Kashmir dispute.

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Work with youth to build a better future for Kashmir, says a report

Islamabad | Press release
A duo of young researchers from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir recommends the Governments on both sides to interact frequently with the youth in order to promote a shared narrative of peace, civil liberties, harmony and coexistence.

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