Unprecedented Civil Uprising in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Thousands Protest Against Decades of Marginalization

Sep 29, 2025 01:11 pm CST

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is witnessing historic mass protests led by the Awami Action Committee against decades of political marginalization and economic neglect. Despite authorities deploying security forces and cutting internet access, thousands have mobilized demanding fundamental reforms, including fair representation, subsidized necessities, and equitable power rates. With negotiations having collapsed after 13 hours of talks, this potentially indefinite "shutter-down and wheel-jam" strike marks a critical turning point in PoK's struggle for political rights.