PoK Protests: Thousands Flock To Streets As Public Anger Mounts Over Price Hikes And Political Grievances | World News
Thousands of protests under the Awami Action Committee (AAC) went to the streets of Kashmir (Pok), which was occupied by Pakistan. Over the last three days, at least 10 civilians were killed and more than 100 people were injured while demonstrators clashed with Pakistani security forces. Meanwhile, the demands of the people are economic assistance and political reform.
Only four protesters were killed in Dhirkot (Bagh Region), while deaths were reported in Muzaffarabad, Dadyal (Mirpur) and Chamyati near Koca.
The protests in Pok revealed socio-economic complaints and neglect by the Pakistani State.
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What is the Awami Action Committee?
Referring to the European Times, Ians reported that there are AAC, non -governmental groups coalition and initiated an uncertain strike in response to increasing flour and electrical prices and required the abolition of 12 legislative seats reserved for the refugees living in Pakistan.
The European Times report stressed how the region suffers from high costs of inflated power tariffs, unreliable electricity and flour, although the region hosts the critical infrastructure such as Mangla Dam.
POK protests
The protests in the region disrupt the daily life and led to the closure of markets, schools and public transport. In addition, the authorities applied partial communication interruptions including internet and mobile services and placed paramilitary units in sensitive areas.
Requests in Pok protests
– Among the basic demands of the AAC are the abolition of 12 parliamentary chairs reserved for Kashmiris, an external provision, which is added in accordance with the 13th amendment of Pakistan (2018).
– Although it produces excessive electricity, the locals are faced with exorbitant rates and daily deductions, and flour prices remain artificially high without effective subsidies.
Without emergency intervention, unrest could turn into a deeper crisis with wider regional effects.
(With Ians entrances)
