Media watch: Worsening situation in Kashmir
The Kashmir issue is not getting any better, despite conference and meetings.
Media watch is a daily round-up of key articles featured on news websites, hand-picked by The Express Tribune web staff.
In the throes of violence
It looks as if the whole valley has come on to the streets, the angry young men leading the mob. Maybe it is a particular group of people which is instigating them but whatever its number it is a determined lot. And it would be foolhardy not to take into account their anguish, particularly of those who have lost their dear ones in the firing – Kuldip Nayyar (dawn.com)
Kashmir on the boil—again
We cannot keep peace hostage to a settlement of the Kashmir dispute. At the same time, we cannot shut our eyes to what is happening there. It is a tough act to balance the two, but there is little choice. We must push for a resolution to the Kashmir problem acceptable to its people and to India and Pakistan. And we must continue to build bridges in all other spheres. (thenews.com.pk)
Skirting Kashmir issue
Even the people of Kashmir were certain that the APC was just an eyewash. Thus, they did not stop their protests, in expectation of any meaningful result. Nor was there any change in the attitude of the trigger-happy Indian security forces, which routinely mowed down five more of the stone-throwing youth on the very day of the conference, raising the tally of those killed to 92 in a matter of three month. (nation.com.pk)
A classic intifada
For a very long time, India has been able to brush Kashmir under the carpet on the pretext that elements from across the border are fomenting trouble in the occupied territory. However, with the current spate of spontaneous protests picking up pace, with Kashmiri youth at the forefront, it is no longer feasible for India to stick to its traditional position. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Kashmir's new Islamist movement
Many fear that September 21, when the Tehreek-i-Hurriyat has called on volunteers to march on military outposts, will see horrific violence. That is precisely what the New Islamists seek: for them, Kashmir's streets are the crucible in which a new generation of jihadists, who will wage a this-time successful war for independence, are being forged – Praveen Swami (thehindu.com)
Breathing down our neck
There has been an alarming shift in the Chinese stance over Kashmir. From complete neutrality in the Kargil war of 1999, China now assertively claims J&K as disputed territory. It’s even rejecting visas to Indian citizens from J&K – GD Bakshi (hindustantimes.com)
In the throes of violence
It looks as if the whole valley has come on to the streets, the angry young men leading the mob. Maybe it is a particular group of people which is instigating them but whatever its number it is a determined lot. And it would be foolhardy not to take into account their anguish, particularly of those who have lost their dear ones in the firing – Kuldip Nayyar (dawn.com)
Kashmir on the boil—again
We cannot keep peace hostage to a settlement of the Kashmir dispute. At the same time, we cannot shut our eyes to what is happening there. It is a tough act to balance the two, but there is little choice. We must push for a resolution to the Kashmir problem acceptable to its people and to India and Pakistan. And we must continue to build bridges in all other spheres. (thenews.com.pk)
Skirting Kashmir issue
Even the people of Kashmir were certain that the APC was just an eyewash. Thus, they did not stop their protests, in expectation of any meaningful result. Nor was there any change in the attitude of the trigger-happy Indian security forces, which routinely mowed down five more of the stone-throwing youth on the very day of the conference, raising the tally of those killed to 92 in a matter of three month. (nation.com.pk)
A classic intifada
For a very long time, India has been able to brush Kashmir under the carpet on the pretext that elements from across the border are fomenting trouble in the occupied territory. However, with the current spate of spontaneous protests picking up pace, with Kashmiri youth at the forefront, it is no longer feasible for India to stick to its traditional position. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Kashmir's new Islamist movement
Many fear that September 21, when the Tehreek-i-Hurriyat has called on volunteers to march on military outposts, will see horrific violence. That is precisely what the New Islamists seek: for them, Kashmir's streets are the crucible in which a new generation of jihadists, who will wage a this-time successful war for independence, are being forged – Praveen Swami (thehindu.com)
Breathing down our neck
There has been an alarming shift in the Chinese stance over Kashmir. From complete neutrality in the Kargil war of 1999, China now assertively claims J&K as disputed territory. It’s even rejecting visas to Indian citizens from J&K – GD Bakshi (hindustantimes.com)