Remembering Syed Geelani on September 5, 2024Early in this week, the Kashmiri diaspora scattered across the world and its allies remembered the gigantic presence of Syed Ali Geelani, the aftereffects of whose absence continues to be felt three years after he breathed his last in a house, which continued to be his prison cell for many, many years. Syed Ali Geelani, […]
Maryam Nawaz and Lasting Progress on August 22, 2024It takes exemplary courage to defy the odds and keep working on one’s resolve, bit by bit. No matter what her critics may say, Maryam Nawaz has managed to remain in the spotlight due to her groundbreaking reforms in Punjab. From power subsidies to interest-free housing schemes, she has been actively working towards improving the […]
Reality Check on August 5, 2024It is often incredibly easy to pin the blame of one’s own mistakes on others and expect neighbouring hawks to do the rest. What is brewing in South Asia these days in the wake of a widespread student protest is just that: unfounded allegations, a splash of inflammatory rhetoric and the usual buzzwords. Before others […]
Youm-e-Istehsaal on July 30, 2024As the date for Youm-e-Istehsaal approaches, it is essential to highlight the significance of this day and the atrocities committed by Indian forces in Kashmir. Every year, Pakistan observes August 5 as a reaction to the Revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day in 2019, the Indian government under Narendra […]