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The Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir and CISS-AJK have signed a MoU to bridge gap between academia and policy makers, through impactful collaboration.
The MoU focuses on advancing research, strategic analysis, and advocacy for the Kashmir cause, ensuring Kashmir’s voice resonates in national and global forums. Chairman MNA Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon commended CISS-AJK’s contributions, highlighting the importance of keeping Kashmir at the center of policy and international focus.

Elections under Indian Occupation

Abdul Rehman RO CISS AJK analyzed state assembly elections in IIOJK. Newsroom, PTV World.
 Executive Director Dr Asma Shakir Khawja was interviewed by BBC Urdu on the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Test ICBM by China. According to her, America’s encirclement of China , particularly the establishment of airbases, signals an attempt to provoke China and sending a clear message of containment through its various strategies in AsiaPacific. However, China is fully prepared for defense. With its advanced missile technology spanning four dimensions, China may now be testing its technological precision and capabilities.
She also shared her insights on India’s Agni-4 missile test which directly impacts Pakistan’s security. According to her, such tests not only raise serious concerns for Pakistan’s defense but also elevate the arms race at the global level.
She emphasized the importance of alliances in the international system, adding that while such developments are significant, no nation ever fights a war for another state. 

Inhumane treatment of the people of Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Dr. Asma Khawaja, Executive Director of CISS AJK, appeared on PTV News’ show Kashmir Magazine with anchor Yasir Rehman on September 13, 2024. During the interview, she highlighted the inhumane treatment of the people of Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK), particularly the practice of transferring prisoners thousands of miles away from their homeland. She emphasized that this is not only an effort to isolate them from their families and communities but also an attempt to censor the voices of Kashmiris. Furthermore, Dr. Asma pointed out that while the Modi government offers scholarships to Kashmiri youth in a bid to portray India as a developed nation, these youths are becoming increasingly aware of the stark contrast in the treatment they endure at the hands of the Indian army and police.

Indian brutalities in IIOJK

Dr. Asma Khawaja, Executive Director of CISS AJK, appeared on the PTV World Show “News Room” with anchor Omar Khalid Butt on September 4, 2024, to discuss Indian brutalities in IIOJK. During the discussion, she emphasized that, even after 70 years, the people of Kashmir refuse to accept the authoritarian rule of the BJP. She further highlighted that in the recent elections, the public supported candidates who opposed the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A, demonstrating that Kashmiris continue to reject Narendra Modi’s decisions.

Impact of renovation of article 370

Dr Asma Shakir Khawaja analysed the impact of revocation of article 370 on 05/08/24

Extremism in India

Executive Director of CISS AJK, Dr. Asma Khawaja, participated in the PTV World show “News Room” on 18 July, 2024, with Anchor Omar Butt to discuss the topic, ” Extremism in India”.
During the discussion, she said that minorities such as Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, and even low-caste Hindus are bullied and harassed by the Indian Hindu majority. This is why the world is calling India a majoritarian state. She further added that the ruling elite, along with the BJP, is part of the campaign against these minorities

US Exposes India in Religious Freedom Report

Executive Director of CISS AJK, Dr. Asma Khawaja, participated in the #PTVWorld show “News Room” with Anchor Omar Butt to discuss “US Exposes India in Religious Freedom Report.”

US Exposes India in Religious Freedom Report

Dr. Asma Khawaja, the Executive Director of CISS AJK, engaged in a discussion as guest analyst on #PTV World’s News Room program with Umer Khalid Butt focusing on India Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja on PTV World's Program "News Room" to discuss Narendra Modi's win and false flag operations

Executive Director of CISS AJK, Dr. Asma Khawaja, participated in the #PTVWorld show “News Room” on June 10, 2024, with Anchor Omar Butt to discuss Narendra Modi‘s win and false flag operations. During the discussion, she said that expecting Modi to adopt a conciliatory approach would be like finding rationality in the irrationality of radicalism. She mentioned that these elections highlighted two things: first, Modi might move towards inclusive policy-making as a result of the coalition government; second, the Indian opposition will be more empowered in the Indian parliament.

India Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Dr. Asma Khawaja, the Executive Director of CISS AJK, engaged in a discussion as guest analyst on #PTV World’s Views on News program with Anchor Jawad Tehmami  focusing on India Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja on PTV World's Game Changer program focusing on India's Extra Territorial Killings

Dr. Asma Khawaja, the Executive Director of CISS AJK, engaged in a discussion as guest analyst on #PTV World’s Game Changer program with Anchor Maryam Zia on 6, May 2024, focusing on India’s Extra Territorial Killings.
During the discussion, she mentioned that India’s revisionist face is becoming evident to the world. She added that India’s interference in the internal matters of states is being presented as proud actions to attract the domestic audience. Furthermore, she stated that India’s stance on the Bhramos incident, portraying it as conducted by a few rogue elements, raises concerns about India’s ability to handle AI and other modern technologies.

Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja on PTV World's show "Game Changer" to discuss on Indian Elections

Dr. Asma Khawaja, the Executive Director of CISS AJK, engaged in a discussion as a guest analyst on PTV World’s Game Changer program with Anchor Maryam Zia on 22 April 2024, focusing on Indian Elections.
During the discussion, she mentioned that elections in India are the largest electoral exercise in the world, but she refrained from calling it democratic due to Modi’s policies, which have turned India into an electoral autocracy. Furthermore, she added that although there is a good voter turnout in the elections, in states facing oppression from Modi, voter turnout is low. She also pointed out that the opposition didn’t get a level playing field in India.
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Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja on PTV World's show "Game Changer" to discuss on Indian Elections

Dr. Asma Khawaja, the Executive Director of CISS AJK, engaged in a discussion as a guest analyst on PTV World’s Game Changer program with Anchor Maryam Zia on 22 April 2024, focusing on Indian Elections.
During the discussion, she mentioned that elections in India are the largest electoral exercise in the world, but she refrained from calling it democratic due to Modi’s policies, which have turned India into an electoral autocracy. Furthermore, she added that although there is a good voter turnout in the elections, in states facing oppression from Modi, voter turnout is low. She also pointed out that the opposition didn’t get a level playing field in India.
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network

Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja on PTV World's show "News Room" to discuss on Indian Elections

Dr. Asma Khawaja, the Executive Director of CISS AJK, engaged in a discussion as guest analyst on PTV World’s News Room program with Anchor Omar Khalid Butt on 19 April, 2024, focusing on Indian Elections and Concerns related to it.
During the discussion, she mentioned that the BJP has created a false image using propaganda, and unfortunately, voters are unable to see beyond it. She further added that the BJP is using Modi to appeal to voters, and there are no alternative leaders available besides Modi. Moreover, she pointed out that the party is presenting Modi as the Godfather of India, capable of making significant changes.

Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja on PTV World's show "Game Changer" to discuss on Modi's Extremism and Polls

Dr Asma Shakir Khawaja was invited to speak on Modi’s Extremism and Polls on Game Changer Show hosted by Maryam Zia on April 22,2024.

Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja on PTV World's show "Game Changer" to discuss on Modi's Extremism and Polls

Dr. Asma Khawaja, the Executive Director of CISS AJK, engaged in a discussion as guest analyst on PTV World’s News Room program with Anchor Omar Khalid Butt on 19 April, 2024, focusing on Indian Elections and Concerns related to it.
During the discussion, she mentioned that the BJP has created a false image using propaganda, and unfortunately, voters are unable to see beyond it. She further added that the BJP is using Modi to appeal to voters, and there are no alternative leaders available besides Modi. Moreover, she pointed out that the party is presenting Modi as the Godfather of India, capable of making significant changes.

Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja on PTV World's show "News Room" to discuss on Modi's Cheap Tactics to Win Elections

Dr. Asma Khawaja, the Executive Director of CISS AJK, engaged in a discussion as a guest analyst on PTV World’s News Room program with Anchor Omar Khalid Butt on April 1, 2024, focusing on Modi’s Cheap Tactics to Win Elections. During the discussion, she pointed out that only opposition parties are receiving tax notices, and apparently, the BJP is exempt from them despite the biggest embezzlement case in the history of India. Furthermore, she added that the BJP is not providing information about its 126 anonymous donors. In addition, she pointed out a very interesting development: the Modi government is trying to develop its own democracy index.

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