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Pakistani forces open fire on protest rally as massive anti-Islamabad uprising grips PoJK

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) defies state crackdowns. Thousands are demanding the release of arrested leaders amidst reports of unprovoked firing on civilians. The movement is gaining momentum, with international diaspora also voicing strong condemnation of…

The Economic Times

PoK erupts as police open fire on protesters amid massive anti-Pakistan rallies, one killed - key points

Mass protests swept across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) on Sunday after the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) called for demonstrations against what it described as a widening crackdown by Pakistani authorities. The protests were triggered by the arrest of senior JAAC leaders, including core committee member Shaukat…

The Times of India

Massive anti-Pakistan protests begin in PoJK following brutal crackdown, arrest of 600 civil rights activists

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the arrest of over 600 activists, including leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is demanding their release, highlighting severe shortages and humanitarian crises. Appeals for help have reached across the ceasefire line, with a call for…

The Economic Times

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PoK protests, Islamabad's repression blow apart farce created by Pakistan

Pakistan's army chief's international peacemaker image clashes with domestic repression, particularly in 'Azad Kashmir'. Protests demanding freedom from Pakistani rule have erupted, mirroring past unrest in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government's heavy-handed tactics, including internet shutdowns and media smear campaigns, are intensifying the crisis, raising concerns about Pakistan's internal…

The Economic Times

'Do not need validation': PoK 'PM' mocks Pak defence minister over 'not proper Kashmiris' remark

The "Prime Minister" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Faizal Mumtaz Rathore, has strongly criticized Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif for questioning the Kashmiri identity of residents in Rawalkot and Mirpur. Rathore accused Asif of creating divisions and urged him to apologize for his remarks, rather than blaming local governance. This dispute unfolds…

The Times of India

British Kashmiris rally in London against Pakistan's crackdown in PoJK

Thousands of British Kashmiris marched in London protesting a crackdown by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Demonstrators demanded human rights and action against terrorism. They raised concerns over civilian killings and harassment. The protests follow similar demonstrations. India reiterates its stance on the region's integration.

The Economic Times

'Beginning of sedition ... ’: Khawaja Asif’s big warning to PoK protesters, cites Quran

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing the ongoing agitation as the “beginning of sedition” and invoking both constitutional and religious arguments as authorities intensify their crackdown on the movement.

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Pakistan launches manhunt for four PoK protesters after crackdown killing 19 kids, 7 pregnant women

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) administration launched a manhunt for protesters and offered a bounty for JAAC leaders after deadly clashes. An intelligence dossier details systematic violence by Pakistani forces, including targeting the JAAC and using live ammunition, resulting in numerous civilian deaths. India condemned the excessive force and urged international accountability…

The Times of India

Deadly clashes, JAAC crackdown and calls for reform: Why PoK is on the boil

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been gripped by unrest in recent days as authorities intensify a crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The crisis has escalated sharply following violent clashes between protesters and security forces, leading to deaths, arrests and growing international concern.

The Times of India

Clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir kill 11 ahead of protest

Violence erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as security forces clashed with protesters. Eleven people died and over seventy were injured. The Joint Awami Action Committee organized a protest against reserved seats for refugees in upcoming elections. The regional government had previously banned the committee. This incident follows similar deadly clashes over…

The Economic Times

Unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s behind the recent protests?

Why are the residents of Pakistan-administered Kashmir out on the streets and what are their demands?

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