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Sunday, November 8, 2026 |Voices of The State of Jammu & Kashmir

Whoever is silent today is also a killer: history will call every silent person a killer.

Several citizens were killed and injured in an action by security forces during an Awami Action Committee protest in Rawalakot. The use of state force over the basic demands for cheap electricity and flour and the criminal silence of influential circles…

Azad Kashmir · By Talat Bhat · Nov 7, 2026

Who is above the law in Azad Kashmir?

Rulers in Azad Kashmir invoke the 'writ of the state' to crush protests. But do authorities obey the law themselves? Read on to explore how power challenges true justice.

Politics · By Shams Rehman · Oct 8, 2026

Regional Disparity in EWS Certification Sparks Debate Over Poverty Definitions in Jammu and Kashmir

This analysis examines Sajad Lone's challenge to the asset-based Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) criteria in Jammu and Kashmir, which reportedly yields a 92 to 8 per cent regional disparity between Jammu and Kashmir. It highlights the administrative contradiction between food-subsidy poverty baselines and public-employment quotas, while exploring how asset definitions impact vulnerable job seekers across the territory.

Politics · By Staff · Oct 1, 2026

Rawalakot: Sit-in against looting, the state against its own people

People are on the streets against looting in Rawalakot. Instead of accepting the demands, the state cracked down on the protesters and declared them terrorists. Find out the real facts.

Politics · By Talat Bhat · Oct 1, 2026

Labour Party Conference Accepts Kashmir Debate Motion

A motion on Kashmir will head to the Labour Conference ballot. If successful, delegates will debate it on the main floor. Find out what's next.

Politics · By Shams Rehman · Sep 24, 2026

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Drones Over Rawalakot: When a State Runs Out of Arguments

A deadly drone strike targeted a sit-in in Rawalakot, killing three young protesters demanding basic rights. While the state labels them militants, gr

Azad Kashmir · By Talat Bhat · Nov 7, 2026

Rawalakot Clashes: JAAC Leader Umar Nazeer Denies Armed Mobs, Demands Neutral Probe After Fatal Attacks

In an interview with journalist Abrar Qureshi, Joint Awami Action Committee leader Umar Nazeer Kashmiri alleged that drone strikes and firing were lau

By JK Voices · Nov 7, 2026

TRUMP WON ON THE PROMISE OF PEACE, HE IS LOSING BECAUSE OF WARD! AMERICANS VOTERS SHOWN GREAT AWARENESS

Donald Trump campaigned on ending foreign conflicts, but expanding wars have sparked severe voter backlash. Tired of costly overseas fighting, America

USA · By Staff · Nov 4, 2026

When even a former prime minister feels unsafe, on whose support can an ordinary citizen live?

Former Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider submitted a privilege motion, holding the IG Police responsible for the reduction in security and potential l

Azad Kashmir · By Talat Bhat · Nov 3, 2026

Rochdale Deputy Leader Councillor Daalat Ali's return from Pakistan delayed, "not in custody" — close sources

The return of Rochdale's Deputy Leader Councillor Adalat Ali from Pakistan has been delayed due to paperwork. Denying his detention, sources have expr

Kashmiri Diaspora · By Administrator · Oct 29, 2026

Rochdale Council Deputy Leader and Pahari writer Daalat Ali offloaded at Lahore Airport, name on FIA control list

Rochdale Council Deputy Leader Daalat Ali has been barred from flying to the UK from Lahore Airport. Authorities cited his placement on Pakistan’s FIA

Kashmiri Diaspora · By Administrator · Oct 29, 2026

A State Afraid of Its Own People

A British-Kashmiri councillor was mysteriously detained while visiting Pakistan without explanation. The incident spotlights an escalating state crack

Kashmiri Diaspora · By Talat Bhat · Oct 28, 2026

Kashmiri Lesson: A Nation That Will Not Be Silenced

Protests over bread and power in Rawalakot faced deadly crackdowns and terror bans. Yet, peaceful defiance has pushed Kashmir toward a political cross

Azad Kashmir · By Talat Bhat · Oct 27, 2026

"A River of Blood Between Us": How the Battle Over Narrative Is Reshaping Azad Kashmir's Crisis

Months of unrest have left scores dead in Azad Kashmir. As the crackdown deepens, a fierce battle over the narrative reshapes the crisis. Who is to blame?

Opinion · By Talat Bhat · Sep 12, 2026

When Protest Becomes Daily Life

In Rawalakot, a months-long sit-in over basic needs has become a battle for political rights. With women leading the charge, protest is now daily life.

Opinion · By Shams Rehman · Sep 11, 2026

AJK's Civic Space Under Strain as Political Crisis Shadows 2026 Elections

A deep political crisis is overshadowing AJK’s 2026 elections. A new HRCP report exposes mounting state crackdowns, internet blackouts, and deadly clashes.

Opinion · By Talat Bhat · Sep 3, 2026

Tech Startups Emerging in Srinagar

Tech startups are booming in Srinagar, creating jobs and putting Kashmir on the digital map. Discover how local innovators are reshaping the region's tech landscape.

Opinion · By Staff Reporter · Jun 21, 2026

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