By Farooq Ganderbali “Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast,Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast.”If there is paradise on earth, it is here, it is here,…
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Kashmir’s poet‑saints who built bridges between faiths: An enduring legacy
By Peter Dziedzic* Kashmir remains one of the world’s most contentious geopolitical flash points. In April 2025, India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed countries that share a…
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Beyond Propaganda: The Real Story of Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
by Farooq Ganderbali The election of Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani as the so-called Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) should not be mistaken…
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Jammu & Kashmir: A Story of Peace, Progress and Pride in India
By Farooq Ganderbali Jammu & Kashmir today presents a powerful story of transformation, hope and opportunity. While Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness serious…
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Kashmir’s Spiritual Renaissance: Kashmiriyat, Religious Unity and the Return of Faith
by Farooq Ganderbali For centuries, Kashmir has been known not only for its breathtaking beauty but also for its unique culture of Kashmiriyat, Sufism, spirituality,…
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Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: A Human Rights Crisis That Demands Global Attention
By Farooq Ganderbali The ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has drawn increasing international attention to the human rights situation in the region. Thousands of…
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Democracy at Gunpoint: The Troubling Reality of Elections in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
Farooq Ganderbali The ongoing Legislative Assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) have unfolded under extraordinary circumstances, prompting questions that extend well beyond the…
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Seven Years of Transformation: A New Jammu & Kashmir in New India After the Abrogation of Article 370
By Farooq Ganderbali August 5, 2026, marks the seventh anniversary of the historic abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the erstwhile State of…
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Two Realities, One Truth: Democratic and Prosperous Jammu & Kashmir versus Growing Unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
By Farooq Ganderbali Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is witnessing one of the strongest anti-Islamabad movements in recent years. Thousands of people have gathered in Rawalakot and…
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Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: A Growing Voice Against Repression
By Farooq Ganderbali Thousands of people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been protesting against Islamabad’s rule for more than three weeks, reflecting deep public anger…
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