Kashmir dispute will not end even if Geelani becomes CM – Sheikh Abdul Rasheed
March 19, 2011, Issue 11 Volume 8 Sheikh Abdul Rasheed, 42 Langate MLA Sheikh Abdul Rasheed is popularly known in Jammu & Kashmir as ‘Engineer Rasheed’, a reference to his professional qualification. Rasheed was a separatist and then became a human rights activist. In a candid chat, he tells Baba Umar what the Centre needs to do to solve the Kashmir issue. Excerpts: […]
‘Not hawala money, donations keep us going’ – Syed Ali Shah Geelani
March 26, 2011, Issue 12 Volume 8 Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Hurriyat (G) chairman, tells Baba Umar the State is fanning rumours of another unrest You have proclaimed that there will be no prolonged strikes this year. Is it a strategy shift? Hurriyat (G) was never for violent agitation. From 2008, we have been regularly saying that ours is a […]
Why Is The Hardliner Knocking On Moderate Doors?
As Islamabad goes into overdrive to improve relations with New Delhi, Hurriyat (G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani is opening communication lines with civil society. Baba Umar reports THE VOICE of Syed Ali Shah Geelani has become tremulous over the years but it remains defiant. “Whether Pakistan supports our cause or not, I have unshakeable faith in Allah, who will help Kashmiris. […]
No need for US citizens to leave Kashmir: Geelani
The separatist leader flays govt cleric for making ‘stupid’ demands, says ‘western guests are always welcome’. Baba Umar reports A day after a top government cleric asked visitors of United States to “immediately” leaveKashmir, senior Hurriyat (G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday 15 September flayed the cleric saying the “guests in Kashmir need not leave and […]