The United Nations passed a resolution on January 5, 1949, recognising Kashmiris’ right to self-determination and promising them the right to freedom. A large number of major powers and countries, including Pakistan and India, backed this resolution. Despite these efforts, the situation in Kashmir remains unresolved, and India retains control of a large portion of the region. All international diplomatic laws and rules have been ignored in the occupied valley, which has been turned into a military camp. Despite the absence of constitutional, legal, and geographical boundaries, millions of Indian citizens have been granted citizenship and settled in the occupied state.
This demonstrates a lack of regard for international human rights standards, UN resolutions, and the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. Both domestically and internationally, the governments of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir have worked to highlight the situation in Kashmir and the struggles of the Kashmiri people. The media has also played a positive role in this regard, with details appearing in various articles and annual progress reports being published. Despite these efforts, there has not been enough support for resolving the Kashmir issues. The Kashmir Policy and Research Institute (KPRI) is becoming more active in highlighting important efforts and activities related to the Kashmir cause.
