Bilal Hussain is an independent journalist and columnist with a wealth of experience in covering South Asia, and Middle East with a particular emphasis on the socio-political landscape of Kashmir. His reporting has been featured in prominent news outlets and organizations such as Voice of America (Read moreVOA), The Sunday Times, Nikkei Asia, ABC, and The Diplomat. Hussain's work is characterized by a deep understanding of the geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, the human rights issues in Kashmir, and the broader economic implications of regional conflicts.

Hussain's investigative journalism has provided critical insights into the India-China border standoff and its effects on local economies, such as the Pashmina wool industry in Ladakh. He has also explored the environmental and nuclear risks associated with the Kashmir dispute. His articles frequently address the challenges faced by journalists in the region, particularly in light of the revocation of Kashmir's autonomy and the ensuing internet blackout. Hussain has been vocal about the threats to press freedom, including the implications of new media policies that could further constrain reporting in Kashmir.

With expertise in conflict economy, capital markets, the developmental sector, and ecological economics, Hussain has become a respected voice on the economic impact of geopolitical tensions and the pursuit of sustainable development in areas affected by conflict. He has delved into topics such as water diplomacy and the potential for cooperation in the Indus basin, the healthcare challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of Christian missionaries in fostering religious harmony. His investigative prowess was also demonstrated in his exposé on the suspicious purchase of Maison Frison, showcasing his commitment to uncovering the truth behind complex issues.

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Salman Idris is a Video Journalist-Producer ,Shoot/Edit/Documentary Filmmaker based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Available for all cities of Pakistan and abroad,He is working as a permanent freelancer since 2015.
Associated with electronic media since 1998,He has worked Read morewith several national and international media organisations like VOA, CRI, AJ+,TRT World,NowThis,5ws,Channel News Asia,BBC,CNN,Sky News Arabia,DFID,NHK,Fuji Tv m,Geo Tv,CNBC and others capable of producing documentaries, feature reports,Electronic News gatherings and Electronic field productions.
He has also travelled through several countries regarding News gatherings and documentaries.
Official Foreign Visits:
Pre Jirga meetings in Afghanistan 2007; two exclusive interviews of President Hamid Karzai in three years, Documentary on Pak-Afghan trade relations 2011. Trilateral summit on Afghanistan in (Istanbul) Turkey 2011. Bonn Conference in Germany 2011, Worked at NATO headquarters and European parliament.
Also covered the US Elections in Florida (Miami) and New-York  City in Nov 2012.
Visited Iran regarding Pak Iran Gas Pipe line mega project Inaugural Session March 2013. Visited Afghanistan regarding President Karzai’s Interview and Program Jirga documentary shoot on Punjsher Valley (North Afghanistan) June 2013. Training on Human trafficking organized by European Union  Azarbijan Baku Dec 2017.
His work samples can be seen at his pages given below.
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Adil Hussain is an independent documentary photojournalist based in Srinagar. His work focuses on conflict, politics, social and daily affairs in Indian controlled Kashmir. His work has appeared in Time Magazine, BBC, ABC News, NRC Handelsblad, Mashable, LePoint, Qdaily China, Global Voices, The Read moreWire, The Quint, among other publications.

ALEMAYEHU SORI is a journalist based in Minneapolis, United States of America.

Wahid Bhat is an environmental journalist who lives in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. After that, he completed his postgraduate degree in English Journalism from the Indian Read moreInstitute of Mass Communication (IIMC).


Since 2018, Wahid has been reporting on environmental and climate change issues. His work covers a range of topics, including extreme weather events, pollution, mining issues, deforestation, water issues, and wildlife. His dedication to his work has been recognized with awards from NFI India and the Thomson Reuters Foundation.


Wahid’s reports have been published in various outlets, including Earth Journalism, Scroll.in, India Spend, and Groundreport.in. He has also received a grant from the Earth Journalism Network to cover the impact of extreme weather events, particularly lightning strikes, in the Kashmir valley.


Wahid was a part of the Local News Accelerator program by the International Press Institute (IPI). He received intensive training and coaching in media innovation and sustainability, focusing on topics such as business models and audience engagement. This experience has been instrumental in his journey towards financial and editorial sustainability.

Additionally, he was selected for the Disarming Disinformation Master Classes conducted by ICFJ. He had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field. This program provided him with an incredible opportunity to deepen his understanding of disinformation and enhance his investigative skills.

Apart from this, he attended the Climate Change Dialogue event organized by the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation. As one of 19 environmental journalists selected, he spent three days in Channi deepening his understanding of climate change issues, further fueling his commitment to environmental journalism.

Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi is a freelance writer based in Ganderbal.

Sagar Kaul is a journalist based in New Delhi, India. Former News Editor for Newzulu International, a crowd-sourced news wire agency based in Paris. As an news editor I was looking after India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. I was responsible for recruiting new contributors for the Read morewebsite, sourcing breaking stories in addition to establishing partnerships with some of the largest media outfits in India. I was also responsible for validating stories across the Newzulu platforms and sending them out to our International wire partners. 

Prior to joining Newzulu, I worked with the London-based media agency, Barcroft Media, as a staff photographer/videographer in their editorial department. I had regular assignments documenting human interest stories that have been featured around the world. My photographs and videos have appeared in internationally renowned publications such as the Guardian, Time magazine, Huffington Post, the Sun, the Daily Mail, the Telegraph, the Mirror, the L.A. Times and the New York Post. My feature on the 'Human trafficking and homeless children of Delhi' was featured in the 2013 Human Trafficking report released by US State Department for which I was invited for the release function.

I'm a journalist and filmmaker with more than 15 years of experience producing award-winning stories in more than 30 countries, including Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the West Bank, Kashmir, and Iraq, as well as rebel-held territory in Sri Lanka and Burma.

I've reported for Al Jazeera Read moreEnglish, Newsweek, VICE, RYOT, NPR, BBC, CBS, AP, the Wall Street Journal, Seattle Times, and other international publications in video, radio, photo, and print formats.

Most recently, I spent a year working as a civilian videographer for the U.S. special forces command in Afghanistan. At rural, remote bases, I captured video of U.S. special forces and Afghan security forces.

I also work as an adjunct professor at New York University and New York Film Academy teaching public relations and broadcast journalism. I've got a master of fine arts degree in documentary studies, a master of arts degree in international relations, another master’s in public relations and a bachelor's in journalism.

Nusrat Sidiq is a journalist based in Indian administered Kashmir. She extensively writes on legal, human rights, gender, social issues and environment.Her work has been published in different international media outlets like the Newhumanitarian, NewArab,Anadolu News agency and many more.

I am a freelance multimedia journalist based in India. My areas of interest include Politics, Human Rights, Hate crimes, Development, Climate, and Social issues. My work has appeared in several national and international Publications including Voice Of America, TRT World, The Daily Vox, HuffPost, Read moreAljazeera, Article 14, and More.

Jehangir Malik is a journalist based in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Jehangir has an experience of 17 years in the field of journalism. He has worked for renowned English newspapers of Jammu & Kashmir like The Kashmir Times, Daily Excelsior, Etalaat (English) and Khidmat (English). Right now he is Read moreworking as Special Correspondent for Early Times, Jammu at Srinagar Bureau. He also contributes for New Delhi based news and feature magazine Civil Society. He has won some awards and fellowships during his career so far.

Pirzada Shakir is a journalist based in Indian administered Kashmir. He extensively writes on conflict, identity conflict, human rights, gender, social issues, environment and politics. His work has been published in different international and Indian media outlets including The New Arab, The Read moreDiplomat, Article-14, TRT World and many more. He is a senior reporter at Kashmir's top subscribed media outlet 'The Kashmir Walla'

Raihana Maqbool is a journalist based in Srinagar.

Mir Aiyaz is a freelance journalist based in Kashmir

Abid Gowhar is a journalist based in Srinagar, .

Adnan Bhat is a journalist based in New Delhi, India.

Salman is a journalist based between Newcastle and London. Currently working for BBC in London New Broadcasting House.

Zahid Nabi is a journalist based in New Delhi, India.

Harbajan Singh is a journalist based in Muscat, Oman.

Luqmaan Zeerak is a journalist.