"A Witch Killing Own People": How PoK Protest Leader's Fiery Speech Challenges Pakistan's Control

Oct 02, 2025 02:15 pm CST

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Awami Action Committee leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir has compared Pakistan's government and army to "a witch bent on killing people." His powerful condemnation comes amid widespread civilian protests that have resulted in at least 12 deaths and hundreds of injuries, marking a historic challenge to Islamabad's authority in the region as residents demand basic rights and an end to decades of alleged oppression.