Srinagar, May 13 -- Irshad Mushtaq

The Question Kashmir Must AskIn Kashmir, a government job has long been treated as more than employment. It has come to represent peace of mind, family honour, financial stability, and a secure future. In a region shaped by uncertainty, shutdowns, disturbed business cycles, and interrupted livelihoods, families naturally moved toward what looked safest.That emotional choice made sense in its time. But when one respectable option becomes the only respectable option, society begins to suffer. Young people start waiting instead of working. Families begin measuring worth through one salary slip. Marriage decisions become narrow. Confidence falls, even among honest, capable, and hardworking youth.Why This Mi...