Ayesha Khan2025-12-012025-12-012025https://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/14359This thesis is based on the photographic representation of the subjugation of occupied Kashmir, investigating how images build up public opinion and communicate power dynamics. This study aims to examine the photographs in Pakistani and Indian newspapers, exploring how the Kashmir war is portrayed. The data are collected from Indian newspapers such as "The Times of India, India.com, and India Today and from Pakistani newspapers such as Dawn Newspaper, The Economic Times, and Hilal English. It examines Kashmir war photographs to determine implicit meanings, ideologies, and narratives, illumining how images persuade, manipulate, or resist. Purposive sampling was employed within a descriptive qualitative research framework to align with the research objectives, and Rose's model (2001) was applied to analyze specific photographs from conflict regions. The linguistic analysis of the photographs contributes to the deeper comprehension of visual communication by revealing the relationship between verbal and visual signs. This approach insights into the role of shaping perceptions of conflict, subjugation and identity. Semiotic analysis examines visual symbols including military presences, political significance and power dynamics. It illustrates ideological biases, ethical considerations and emotional responses. This study uncovers how Indian media portrays Pakistan as the primary instigator of the Kashmir conflict and the harsh challenges faced by Kashmiri civilians.enThesis