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FROM POJK TO WASHINGTON: THE GROWING DEMAND FOR JUSTICE, DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Public discontent in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir has evolved into a wider demand for economic justice, democratic representation and political accountability. From concerns over electricity tariffs and rising flour prices to unemployment and civil liberties, the growing movement reflects deeper questions about governance and political dignity. A proposed demonstration outside the White House on 14 November 2026 seeks to bring these concerns to international attention.

JK Blue
13 minutes ago4 min read


PAKISTAN: A LAND OF INSTABILITY
Pakistan has struggled with political instability, economic crises, terrorism, radicalisation, and military dominance since its independence in 1947. From repeated government changes and foreign debt dependence to internal security challenges and human rights concerns, this article explores the major factors behind Pakistan's prolonged instability and examines why peace, progress, and political stability remain elusive.

JK Blue
3 days ago4 min read


THREATS FROM THE SHADOWS: SAIFULLAH KASURI’S REMARKS PUT PAKISTAN’S COUNTERTERRORISM CREDIBILITY ON TRIAL
Pakistan’s counterterrorism policy is once again facing difficult questions following reports that Saifullah Kasuri, a leader associated with the banned terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), threatened Israel while claiming that the Pakistan Army could destroy it within minutes. These reported remarks, if accurately represented, go beyond inflammatory rhetoric. They raise a fundamental question for Pakistan: how can a country convincingly present itself as a responsib

JK Blue
Oct 293 min read
Politics


BALOCHISTAN: BETWEEN GOVERNANCE, IDENTITY AND THE STRUGGLE FOR AUTONOMY
Balochistan’s crisis goes beyond security. Resource inequality, political representation, provincial autonomy, CPEC, human rights concerns and federal tensions continue to shape the region’s complex relationship with Islamabad.

JK Blue
Sep 154 min read


Safer Kashmir: A New Global Narrative
US Ambassador Sergio Gor’s visit to Srinagar and his remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India highlight a changing global perception of the region, shaped by improving security, development, tourism and growing international confidence

JK Blue
Aug 213 min read


CHILDREN ADD MOMENTUM TO GROWING PROTEST MOVEMENT IN PoJK
Children have joined ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), highlighting growing public demands for basic rights, better living conditions, and access to essential services. Their participation has drawn attention to the social and economic challenges facing local communities, with demonstrators calling for justice, dignity, education, and greater opportunities through peaceful civic engagement.

JK Blue
Jun 242 min read
Opinion


FROM POJK TO WASHINGTON: THE GROWING DEMAND FOR JUSTICE, DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Public discontent in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir has evolved into a wider demand for economic justice, democratic representation and political accountability. From concerns over electricity tariffs and rising flour prices to unemployment and civil liberties, the growing movement reflects deeper questions about governance and political dignity. A proposed demonstration outside the White House on 14 November 2026 seeks to bring these concerns to international attention.

JK Blue
13 minutes ago4 min read


PAKISTAN: A LAND OF INSTABILITY
Pakistan has struggled with political instability, economic crises, terrorism, radicalisation, and military dominance since its independence in 1947. From repeated government changes and foreign debt dependence to internal security challenges and human rights concerns, this article explores the major factors behind Pakistan's prolonged instability and examines why peace, progress, and political stability remain elusive.

JK Blue
3 days ago4 min read


PAKISTAN’S INTERNAL FAULT LINES: BALOCHISTAN, GOVERNANCE AND THE CRISIS OF TRUST
Balochistan’s vast resources and strategic importance contrast sharply with persistent poverty, political marginalisation and insecurity. Decades of centralised governance, resource disputes, human rights concerns and conflict have deepened the trust deficit between the province and Pakistan’s federal state.

JK Blue
Oct 255 min read
Socio-Political
Worldwide


FROM SWIMMING CAMPS TO TERROR PIPELINES: THE DISTURBING EXPANSION OF PAKISTAN'S ALLEGED TERROR INFRASTRUCTURE
An investigative analysis examining reports that allege certain swimming camps in Pakistan are being used as recruitment channels by extremist organisations. The article explores the claims, their regional security implications, and the questions they raise for counter-terrorism efforts.

JK Blue
Jul 203 min read


PAKISTAN’S DOUBLE GAME: ROYAL OPTICS ABROAD, SECTARIAN BLOODSHED AT HOME
As Pakistan rolled out ceremonial honours for Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, ordinary Shias across Parachinar, Kurram and Quetta continued to live under the shadow of bomb blasts, targeted killings and sectarian hate. Behind the carefully managed optics of inclusivity lies a darker reality of fear, discrimination and systemic failure that Islamabad can no longer conceal.

JK Blue
May 254 min read


PAHALGAM, ONE YEAR ON: MEMORY, TERRORISM AND THE UNFINISHED BATTLE FOR PEACE
One year after the Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April 2025, the valley stands as a symbol of both grief and resilience. This reflection examines the human, economic and security consequences of the tragedy, the response of ordinary Kashmiris, and the broader challenges that continue to shape the unfinished battle for lasting peace in Kashmir.

JK Blue
Apr 226 min read
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