Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:42am on 03 Oct 2025,Friday International
Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) has erupted in violent protests, leaving at least 12 civilians dead and over 200 injured. Pakistani forces opened fire and used tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Muzaffarabad, Dheerkot, and Dadyal. Protesters, led by the Awami Action Committee, are demanding tax relief, cheaper flour and electricity, and the end of reserved assembly seats for refugees. Markets remain shut and communication services blocked. Slogans of “Kashmir is ours” echoed across towns, directly challenging Pakistan’s rule. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a negotiation committee, while appeals for UN intervention highlight the region’s worsening humanitarian crisis. (PC: India Today)
