At the heart of Kashmir's intricate history and narrative lay Articles 370 and 35A, provisions within the Indian Constitution that granted Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) a unique, semi-autonomous status. However, these articles were abrogated in August, 2019, causing intense debate, reigniting age-old questions about identity, belonging, and the path forward for this sensitive region. InREAD MORE
The International Court of Justice in Hague in a judgement announced that Israel must take action to prevent genocidal violence by its armed forces in Palestine. The ICJ ordained Israel to take measures to block and take punitive actions against incitement of genocide, and to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza and the occupied territories.READ MORE
Elections in Pakistan are scheduled to be held on February 8. Free and fair elections should serve as a beacon of hope for political stability, paving the way for improving the investment climate and stimulating economic recovery. The transformative potential of democratic government is enormous. Conversely, flawed elections undermine democratic governance and prospects for economicREAD MORE
The grand opening of Ram Mandir at the site of demolished Babri Masjid symbolizes Hindu cultural domination in a so-called secular India. The construction of Ram temple is the fallout of Indian Supreme court’s decision taken back in 2019 due to a longstanding Masjid-Mandir dispute. It has a background of bloody riots that erupted betweenREAD MORE
In the continuing international efforts to tackle climate change, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) represented a significant turning point. The conference, which took place in Dubai, brought together activists, legislators, scientists, and international leaders to discuss the urgent issues facing our planet. The main goal of COP28 was to carry on the promisesREAD MORE
The abrogation of article-370 is an assault on Jammu and Kashmir’s political autonomy. By repealing Article 370 of the constitution, people from rest of India will now have the right to acquire property in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and to settle there permanently. Kashmiris as well as critics of India’s Hindu nationalist-led government see theREAD MORE