On July 06, 2020, Pakistan and China signed an accord for the construction of Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project at Islamabad in presence of Prime Ministers of Pakistan and Azad State of Jammu & Kashmir. This project will cost $1.5 billion and it will add 700MW in the national grid on its completion. Few days before the signing of Azad Pattan Hydel project, a similar signing … [Read more...] about Hydroelectricity production in AJ&K and myths attributed to its royalty
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A Fabian Intifada
When the recent Awantipora encounter ended with the martyrdom of Riyaz Naikoo, the site’s sight had an uncanny resemblance:- buildings had been reduced to rubble, epicaricacy of Indians was open, Forces were on rampage, another freedom fighter was about to become eternal in the hearts of the natives, the locals were ready to start their ritualistic procession of throwing stones … [Read more...] about A Fabian Intifada
Was the tribal invasion of Kashmir contrary to International Law?
To adjudge the soundness or otherwise of the Indian allegation that Pakistan committed aggression through the tribesmen, we propose first of all to look at the relevant facts and then apply the law to the situation. The tribesmen from the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan are regarded amongst the hardiest fighters in the world and are born soldiers as they carry their … [Read more...] about Was the tribal invasion of Kashmir contrary to International Law?
Maqbool Bhat’s execution – Revelations by Ghulam Muhammad Mir
Ghulam Muhammad Mir, former President of Plebiscite Front and National Liberation Front (NLF) was a close associate of Maqbool Bhat who was, at times, jailed along with him during his political activism in Pakistan including the famous Ganga Trial. On 25th April, 1986, G.M. Mir published a five-year report about the political activities of JK Plebiscite Front. In this report, … [Read more...] about Maqbool Bhat’s execution – Revelations by Ghulam Muhammad Mir
Is Pakistan responsible for not fulfilling the pre-conditions for the plebiscite in Kashmir?
A myth constructed and repeated by India and few quarters in JK that Pakistan halted the implementation of the UN Resolutions by not withdrawing her troops from AJ&K. For example, the founder of JKLF Amanullah Khan writes in this connection: "The UN Resolution of 13th August, 1948 asked Pakistan to remove all her troops and the tribesmen from the state first. Then India … [Read more...] about Is Pakistan responsible for not fulfilling the pre-conditions for the plebiscite in Kashmir?