Sardar Abdul Khaliq Wasi, Author at Pakistan Observer

AJK’s constitutional status: Facts and concerns

THE proposed amendments to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim Constitution Act, 1974, have sparked debate about administrative reforms, the possible rollback of the…

Oct 24: AJK’s historic legacy & unfinished mission of accession to Pakistan

OCTOBER 24 holds a distinguished place in the history of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It commemorates the establishment of the Azad Government of the…

KP emergency & Governor’s Rule: National compulsion

THE approval of emergency measures and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11, 2026, marks a significant turning point in Pakistan’s political and…

Oct 2005 quake calamity: Pak Army’s rescue & rehab role monumental

OCTOBER 8, 2005 remains one of the darkest and most unforgettable days in the history of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. In a matter…

AJK leadership and governance

WITH the completion of the presidential election, Azad Jammu and Kashmir has entered a new phase of its constitutional and political journey. The three…

Echo of new provinces amidst need for stronger state

THE renewed debate over new provinces, devolution and the nature of governance ultimately converges on a larger question: what kind of state, administrative structure…

FM Munir revitalises national defence edifice

POWER in the twenty-first century is no longer determined by military strength alone. Economic resilience, technological superiority, intelligence, diplomatic influence, strategic geography, indigenous defence…

Sharifs’ message to Kashmir

THERE are moments in political life that appear to be routine gatherings but acquire significance because of the larger message they carry. The meeting…

Pak-Saudi-Türkiye pro-peace defence pact

HISTORY is shaped not only by wars and revolutions but also by agreements that redefine relationships among nations. The defence understanding reached by Pakistan,…