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PoK's 'Azadi' protests turn Pakistan's Kashmir narrative on its head

Pakistani forces brutally suppressed peaceful protests in Azad Kashmir against electoral malpractices. The Joint Awami Action Committee continues its march despite significant casualties and an internet shutdown. Pakistan's defense minister blames India for the ongoing unrest and protests. The protests challenge Pakistan's stance on self-determination for Jammu and Kashmir. These demonstrations highlight deep resentment against elite capture within Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

1 Aug 2026 1:10 am