Category: Opinion & Editorials

By Ahmad Ayaz Every year, 9 December is observed as International Anti-Corruption Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging one of the most destructive challenges confronting nations, institutions, and societies. Corruption is not merely an administrative lapse—it is a deep-rooted moral, social, economic, and political problem that weakens institutions, drains public resources, and creates long-lasting inequalities….

A Clear Look at What It Means for Ordinary Citizens and the Economy Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer At a time when India’s political class remains divided and crucial policies struggle to gain public confidence, the sharp slide of the Indian rupee to ₹90 per US dollar has triggered fresh concerns. Currency fluctuations are common in…

In the aftermath of the demolition, a simple truth emerged from the rubble: when governments step back, people step forward – the most authentic form of governance. Peerzada Masarat Shah When the bulldozers arrived at journalist Arfaz’s home in Jammu, the collapse of brick and mortar was not the story. The deeper rupture was the…

Journey From Shifa Khanas to State-of-the-Art Hospitals: Where Did Kashmir Lose Trust, and How Can We Rebuild It? Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili The Way — a clear plan or path the brain can believe in. My take is very similar but slightly different. In Built for Freedom™️, I call it Vision + System. Vision gives…

A smoke-free life is not simply a healthier choice; it is a powerful statement of self-worth, discipline, and hope. Mohammad Hanief Tobacco has woven itself quietly yet powerfully into daily life in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving behind a trail of health complications, financial burdens, and social distress. At a time when the Union Territory is…