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Ad-hoc employees in PoJK protest for permanent status, allege exploitation
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), long-serving ad-hoc and contractual government employees have intensified their protests, demanding permanent employment status after decades of service.
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PoJK University students launch hunger strike in Muzaffarabad, demand rele
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The protesters accused the authorities of targeting students with "baseless and fabricated" charges.
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Frustration mounts in PoJK as political meddling erodes government educati
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Recently, Senior Journalist Roshan Mughal highlighted the stark differences between government and private schools, which have left many citizens frustrated and disillusioned with the quality of education their children are receiving.
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Local leader calls for repeal of new ordinance as PoJK protests intensify
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking out against the government's actions, Mir accused Pakistani politicians of neglecting the basic needs of the people for decades, pointing out the stark contrast between their lavish lifestyles and the struggles faced by ordinary citizens.
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PoJK activists condemn Pakistan's repression of political expression, reso
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The demonstrators, waving flags and holding placards, rallied in solidarity with the AAC, which has been advocating for the rights of the people in PoJK.
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PoJK: Protestors demand release of detainees amid outrage over new restric
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) recently held a strike in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) to protest the controversial Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Ordinance, 2024, to demand the release of all detainees.
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UKPNP expresses solidarity with POJK protesters, demands end to "oppressio
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The protests, which reflect a deep-seated frustration with decades of oppression, highlight the ongoing struggle of the region's people under Pakistan's control since 1947.
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PoJK: Protests erupt over deteriorating road and lack of government funds
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The protesters have vowed to continue their efforts until their demands are met, warning that further action may be taken if the issue remains unresolved. The road's disrepair is emblematic of a wider pattern of infrastructure neglect in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where residents c
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PoJK: Protests erupt on 77th anniversary of tribal invasion, locals highli
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Members of the United Kashmir People's National Party and the Jammu Kashmir National Students Federation (JKNPSF) held significant protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) to mark the 77th anniversary of the tribal invasion backed by the Pakistani army on October 22, 1947.
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Protests triggered in PoJK as govt fails to impose negotiated terms with l
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Hundreds of people who had joined the JAAC protest also demanded the dropping of all charges filed against the JAAC activist by the PoJK government, Amjad Ayub Mirza claimed in a statement.
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PoJK: Ad-hoc employees hold protest outside Central Press Club, demand per
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The demonstrators have accused the PoJK government of ignoring their plight for more than two decades, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and job insecurity.
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PoJK: Locals demand government accountability on rent and electricity issu
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Residents and shopkeepers in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir have staged protests demanding government accountability regarding rising rent and electricity charges. Protesters highlighted the lack of regulations allowing landlords to arbitrarily increase rents and expressed frustration o
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