Kashmiris Fear Debt, Joblessness After Terror Attack Shatters Fragile Peace

Kashmiris Fear Debt, Joblessness After Terror Attack Shatters Fragile Peace

Following the abrogation of Jammu & Kashmir's special status in 2019 and the prolonged impact of pandemic-related lockdowns, the region's tourism sector had only recently begun to recover. Over the past three years, it had shown consistent growth, once again emerging as a key economic driver. Often viewed by the central government as an informal indicator of stability, the industry was projected to expand further this year—until the recent attac…