Challenges in AJK

11^th Aug 2021 | Dr. Waqas Ali
The PTI emerged as the victorious party in the eleventh elections of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Around 58 percent voter turnout is an indication of society’s trust in the political system, though this time allegations of rigging and violence were plenty.

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Two years of lost autonomy

5^th Aug 2021 | Ershad Mahmud
Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented constitutional, political and socio-economic engineering since the nullification of Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian constitution, bifurcation of the state and its conversion to a Union Territory.

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Stumbling roadblocks

3rd May 2021 | Ershad Mahmud
Since India and Pakistan have finally embarked on the path of reconciliation and dialogue, it is time to reflect upon and identify the major roadblocks which have the potential to hinder forward movement once again.

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Resetting Kashmir priorities

1st April 2021 | Ershad Mahmud
It is a hard reality that the political landscape of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing rapid changes, unparalleled in scale and impact, since the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 A on August 5, 2019. In this context, an honest and objective discussion should begin about Pakistan’s priorities associated with the dispute.

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Reconciliation and Islamic ways of conflict resolution are at the heart of Qatar’s national policy, says Qatar’s Ambassador

26^th March 2021 | Islamabad
‘Reconciliation, mediation and Islamic ways of conflict resolution are at the heart of Qatar’s national policy’ said the HE Ambassador Sheikh / Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan during a meeting with a delegation from Center for Peace Development and Reforms (CPDR) led by Executive Director Mr. Ershad Mahmud.

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Red lines over Kashmir

21^st March 2021 | Ershad Mahmud
The recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) has kindled a ray of hope in the midst of despair after a long lull but it can still not break the talk gridlock unless sincere and consistent efforts are made.

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