Pakistan Government and Protesters Reach Historic Agreement to End Deadly Unrest in PoK

Oct 04, 2025 02:23 pm CST

After violent protests claimed 10 lives in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the federal government and protesters have signed a comprehensive 25-point agreement addressing demands for infrastructure improvements, administrative reforms, and compensation for victims. The deal, negotiated by a high-level delegation dispatched by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, includes provisions for healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and reduced government size, marking an end to the five-day shutdown that paralyzed the region.