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Intellectuals Cannot be Political Leaders ?
Punchline “Intellectuals” and Leader: Two Need To Work in Tandem Z. G. Muhammad Some days back, on a morning walk I had a chance meeting with a schoolmate, now retired college professor- a downtown boy and traditionally a votary of sentiment. Like many others with their conscience not pawned to the power that be, brimming with anguish, he was feeling deeply concerned about the prevailing situation. His face indexed that his heart was bleeding for the … Read entire article »
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When Political Collaborators Met Their Nemesis
And Thugs Met Nemesis ZGM In our childhood there were lots of political thugs in the city- perhaps villages also had their bit. For enjoying the patronage of a Caesar of hubris in power this lawless band of political hoodlums could be compared to the black hand of early twentieth century America, except they did not operate in secret but with the full knowledge of cops- including the super cop. This criminal syndicate indulging in cheating, extortion … Read entire article »
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The 100 Days ‘2016- Kashmir Intifada- an Analysis
The 100 Days Intifada’ Kashmir on International Turf By Z. G. Muhammad The ‘Intifada’-2016 has completed hundred days. In the seven-decade-old resistance movement of the State, it has been longest uprising – something unprecedented. Of the hundred days, every morning in 2214 villages of Kashmir and hundreds of mohallas and colonies of Srinagar, dawned with a new tragedy. Many horrid and horrendous stories of human rights abuses added to the blood-soaked Kashmir narrative. The year 2016, … Read entire article »
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Kashmir Resolution Inevitable- Scent of Hope in the Air
Punchline Kashmir Resolution Is Inevitable By Z. G. Muhammad Is 69 year old Kashmir Dispute on the threshold of a resolution? In the weird scenario of denials about the very existence of the Dispute, the question does not seem in sync with the ground realities. Yet, for a quick succession of developments during past few weeks and tensions building up on the LOC and India and Pakistan borders what has been engaging my mind, if there are historical … Read entire article »
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Can Kashmir Make De Novo to the Security- Debate
Punchline Back to Centre Stage Nawaz Sharif’s speech It was almost like rolling back the clock when Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif in his address on 21 September 2016, to the United Nations General Assembly talked about the ongoing uprising and the Kashmir Dispute. Out of the allotted time, he dedicated three-fourth of his time to Kashmir problem. His speech was reminiscent of the marathon debates sparked between India and Pakistan representatives on January 15, 16 and 17 1948 on the floor of the United Nations after India had complained to the United Nations Security Council against Pakistan. Moreover wanted Pakistan to be declared as an ‘aggressor.’ In his speech India’s principal delegate, Union Minister, Gopalaswami Ayyangar told the Security Council that ‘India had been compelled to bring the Kashmir question … Read entire article »
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Tragedy of Kashmir Must Stop
Punchline Tragedy of Kashmir Must Stop Z. G. Muhammad Once again, the Kashmir Dispute will resound on the floor of the United Nations in the upcoming session of the General Assembly. The Dispute first dominated the Security Council floor after India knocked its doors on 1 January 1948 seeking legitimacy for the ‘Instrument of Accession.’ It also pleaded for declaring Pakistan as an “aggressor.” The complaint did cause marathon discussions on Kashmir. Nevertheless, contrary to its expectations … Read entire article »
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Is Kashmir Making to UN as it in 1948 and 1965?
PUNCHLINE Kashmir Damocles Sword By Z.G. Muhammad In 1947, when India and Pakistan were born as independent dominions, Jammu and Kashmir failed to ‘redefine itself to the new order of the sub-continent’. Thus it became a dispute between the two dominions. Since that day the Dispute like sword of Damocles hangs over two countries. It has bedeviled their relations and brought about three wars between them and also worked as a catalyst for the dismemberment of Pakistan. … Read entire article »
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