Kashmiri Refugees’ Constitutional Rights Are Not a Bargaining Chip for Populist Agitation

There are moments in political life when a demand presented as democratic reform is, upon careful examination, precisely its opposite. The Joint Awami Action Committee’s core demand to abolish the twelve reserved seats for Kashmiri refugees in the AJK Legislative Assembly is one such moment. Framed as a challenge to electoral privilege and administrative unfairness, […]
A Principled Legacy: Pakistan at the UNGA

Since 1947, Pakistan has used the UN General Assembly to advance causes of self-determination, decolonization, and justice. From supporting Algeria and Afghanistan to championing Palestine and combating Islamophobia, Pakistan’s consistent diplomatic efforts underscore its role as a defender of global equity and multilateralism.
Pakistan Urges UNSC to Fulfill Obligations on Kashmir Resolution
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Pakistan urges UNSC to implement resolutions on Kashmir, emphasizing peace operations and geopolitical challenges.
Pakistan Marks Kashmir Solidarity Day with Calls for UN Intervention, Strong Support for Kashmiri Freedom
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Pakistani President and Prime Minister urge global action for right of Kashmiri people to self-determination on Kashmir Solidarity Day.
AJK PM Urges United Nations to Implement Kashmir Resolutions
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PM AJK urges United Nations to fulfill its promise of Kashmir’s right to self-determination, condemns India’s oppression.
Pakistan’s President Reaffirms Support for Kashmiri Rights
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Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiri self-determination, urging the UN to address India’s human rights violations in IIOJK.
APHC Accuses BJP of Exploiting Kashmir, Calls for Intervention
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APHC condemns BJP for exploiting resources of Kashmir and calls for international intervention in the dispute