Breaking News
"5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Jammu & Kashmir"
Srinagar Administration Issues Advisory Amid Adverse Weather Forecast
ACB files chargesheet against Uri Naib Tehsildar, Patwari in bribery trap case
NC Bartered J&K's Hydroelectric Projects, Says Iltija Mufti
"Is US sure it wants to turn back clock?" Iran FM's jibe at Trump's 'Stone Age' remark
PM Modi lauds Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup heroics, hails him as a true performer in crunch matches
Iran claims to shoot 2nd US F-35; pilot reportedly unlikely to have ejected
US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharma imports; India faces mixed impact
Don't talk about 'samosas', stop soft PR: AAP slams Raghav Chadha
IRGC launches missile strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa in 'Wave 91' of Operation True Promise 4

'Stones replaced by pens in Kashmir; PoK to be integrated soon'

  • Ovaise Gul By Ovaise Gul
  • Comments 0
  • 04 Apr 2026

Srinagar, Apr 03: Chief Imam of the All-India Imam Organisation (AIIO), Dr Imam Umar Ilyasi, on Friday said stones have been replaced by pens in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370.

Speaking to media persons, he said the situation in the Valley has changed and there is a sense of normalcy and growth. “I am happy to share that today’s Kashmir is witnessing a change. The situation has improved after the abrogation of Article 370. Tourism has increased,” he said.

He added that there was a time when youngsters held stones, but now they are focusing on education. “The youth are now holding pens and concentrating on studies,” he said.

Referring to the recent Pahalgam attack, he said there has been a temporary dip in tourism, but urged people to visit the Valley, stating that the overall situation has improved.

Terming Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) as an integral part of India, Ilyasi said it would be integrated with the country. “The people of PoK want to join India after witnessing development in Kashmir. They will make a homecoming,” he said.

Responding to a query on the West Asia situation, he said war is harmful for all. “War brings destruction. I hope Prime Minister Narendra Modi will play a role in mediation and peace will prevail,” he said.

Leave a comment

Related Posts

How We Can Help You!

labore et dolore magna aliqua. Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo viverra maecenas accumsan lacus vel facilisis.

Contact us