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Joint Action Committee USA to stage protest at Pakistan Consulate over rig
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Joint Action Committee USA is planning to stage a protest at the Pakistan Consulate to express solidarity with the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and to condemn human rights violations in the region.
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PTI's Syed Zeeshan Haider praises PoJK protests, highlights Muzaffarabad's
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The unrest is a response to the government's failure to address the committee's 38 demands, including the elimination of reserved seats in PoJK; 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees settled in Pakistan were abolished.
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"Movement is for basic rights": UKPNP leader on PoJK protests, slams 'pupp
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, who is the chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party, termed the ongoing mass protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as a "movement for basic rights" and noted that people have been deprived of "all kinds of rights" for the last few decad
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PoJK shutdown enters second day amid widespread protests
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Demonstrators attempting to march towards Muzaffarabad encountered heavy restrictions, with authorities sealing all major roads and suspending communication networks. In Dudyal, Mirpur, the Action Committee declared that the body of a protester would not be buried until the administration co
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3 killed, over a dozen injured as police open fire on protesters in PoJK
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has been rocked by violent protests and a complete shutdown, leaving three people dead and more than a dozen injured in clashes with security forces.
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From Kotli to Muzaffarabad: PoJK rises in widespread protest, two reported
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
PoJK is witnessing a shutdown and massive protests led by the Joint Awami Action Committee. Demonstrations in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Mirpur turned violent after police firing killed two and injured 22. Protesters demand economic relief, fair resource royalties, subsidised flour, and politi
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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: 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, 5 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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