By Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai “I would like to categorically state that no such request (mediation on Kashmir) has been made by the Prime Minister (Modi) to the US President,” Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs told the Indian Parliament on… Read More ›
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Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir
By Ali Hassnain 2019 is here, Modi has been re-elected and his wishful thinking on US apathy on Kashmir has been decimated by the statement of Donald Trump. In his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Mr Trump clearly said… Read More ›
India has failed to capture the hearts and minds of Kashmiris
By News Desk “Kashmir continues to bleed. We see the horrendous brutality, unstopped and unpunished barbarities unleashed against the defenseless population. A deliberate, systematic and officially sanctioned massive campaign of brutal oppression launched against the people of Kashmir is still… Read More ›
Top UN Rights Official Drops Kashmir in Global Report, Sparking Concern
By News Desk UNITED NATIONS, GENEVA—For the first time in three years, a United Nations regular update on the situation of human rights around the world drops the mention of Kashmir. An update on Kashmir is expected by UN rights… Read More ›
Enduring Rivalry – Post Indian Election Scenario in Occupied Kashmir
By News Desk Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad organized a Conference “Enduring Rivalry – Post Indian Election Scenario in Occupied Kashmir” on 23rd May 2019, at Margala Hotel, Islamabad. The Conference commenced with the opening remarks by… Read More ›
The mission of Mirwaiz and Lone never dies
By Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai In the annals of history, nations and peoples are often blessed with leaders, guides and activists who play singular roles providing leadership that transcends inspiration and casts a lasting impact on these societies. The people… Read More ›
Self-determination: An Inescapable Principle of Kashmir Dispute
By Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai The concept of self-determination is a vexing but significant topic in the field of human rights. It is the idea of government by the consent of the governed eternally memorialized in the soaring prose of… Read More ›
India’s misplaced jubilation over designation of Masood Azhar as global terrorist
By Hussain Saqib The reaction of Indian intelligentsia clearly suggests that India lost its latest diplomatic battle to isolate Pakistan and designate Pakistani State as sponsor of terrorism. Modi may exploit the illiterate masses for his electioneering, but Pakistan has… Read More ›
India retains Kashmir only with the barrel of a gun: Dr. Fai
By News Desk “Kashmir, a former princely state under the suzerainty of the British raj, achieved independence on August 15, 1947, when Britain renounced its dominion over the territory. On that date, Kashmir had neither opted for accession to India… Read More ›
Kashmir dominates UN agenda as Kashmiris descend on Geneva for a protest
By News Desk UNITED NATIONS, GENEVA—Kashmiris dominated United Nations activities for a whole day, as Kashmiris descended on Geneva for a protest, a photo exhibit at Swiss Press Club, and a seminar on the sidelines of a Human Rights Council… Read More ›