Beyond my journalism and filmmaking endeavors, I’ve joined forces with a group of like-minded green journalists to establish an inspiring community-based eco-tourism initiative known as “Seemari Valley.” This project draws inspiration from Ireland’s successful model of ex-combatants’ rehabilitation. Seemari Valley’s success story revolves around the transformation of 14 communities in the conflict-affected areas of District Muzaffarabad, Pakistan Administered Jammu and Kashmir.
As a journalist and human rights advocate, I have collaborated closely with civil rights activists in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in recent past. During the civil rights movement, I have thoroughly examined the grievances of the local population and carefully considered the counterarguments presented by government institutions and power centers.