Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:59am on 05 Jul 2026,Sunday International
A protest movement in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has called for worldwide demonstrations on July 5 to highlight what organisers describe as an escalating crackdown by Pakistani security forces. Led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), the campaign seeks international attention while asserting that its movement remains peaceful and focused on fundamental rights. Addressing a gathering in Rawalakot, Advocate Mehrah Khawja criticised Pakistan’s military, stating there was “no law” permitting the army to kill civilians, and urged overseas Kashmiris, particularly in the United Kingdom, to organise protests from Birmingham to London. He also criticised Pakistan’s leadership, saying it lacked the ability to engage in meaningful dialogue. (PC: WION)
