Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests
Gen Z Students Protest Against Pakistani Government's Education Policies in PoK: Violence Erupts After Shooting Incident
Nov 07, 2025 01:45 pm CST
In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Gen Z students are leading significant protests against the Shehbaz Sharif government's educational policies, including fee hikes and examination irregularities. What began as peaceful demonstrations has escalated after a shooting incident injured a protester, raising concerns about potential nationwide unrest as citizen groups join the movement.
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.
India Condemns Pakistan's Violent Crackdown on Protesters in PoK: "Must Be Held Accountable for Human Rights Violations"
Oct 04, 2025 10:52 am CST
India has strongly condemned Pakistan's violent suppression of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where at least 10 people have been killed during demonstrations for basic rights. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan must be held accountable for its "horrific human rights violations" and systematic exploitation of resources from territories under its "forcible and illegal occupation."
Violent Anti-Government Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: Demanding Political Reform Amid Internet Blackout
Oct 03, 2025 01:14 am CST
Deadly protests have erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with demonstrators demanding an end to political elite privileges amid an internet blackout. Nine deaths have been confirmed as thousands march in Muzaffarabad against lucrative benefits for politicians. The Awami Action Committee leads the movement for affordable electricity and improved healthcare while authorities claim to have accepted most demands but continue to restrict communication and media coverage.
Escalating Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Civilians Push Back Against Government Amid Demands for Fundamental Rights
Sep 30, 2025 08:32 pm CST
Civilian protests intensify in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as demonstrators push containers into rivers and clash with security forces. The Awami Action Committee leads demonstrations over denial of fundamental rights with a 38-point demand list. Protests have spread beyond PoK to international locations including London and Bradford, with leaders warning of escalation if demands aren't met.
Deadly Violence Erupts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as Protesters Demand Fundamental Rights
Sep 29, 2025 07:50 pm CST
Violent clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have resulted in two deaths and 22 injuries as civilians protest for basic rights against the Pakistani government. The Awami Action Committee-led demonstrations have presented 38 demands while facing armed opposition reportedly backed by Pakistan's military and intelligence services, escalating tensions in the region already destabilized by recent airstrikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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.