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AJK Police Personnel Abducted by JAAC, Authorities Vow 'No Leniency'
Worldexpress-tribune12d ago

AJK Police Personnel Abducted by JAAC, Authorities Vow 'No Leniency'

The Senior Superintendent of Police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) reported that eight highway police personnel were abducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) during election duty. Authorities have vowed decisive and the harshest possible action in response.

Efforts to Engage AJK Protesters Ahead of Elections
PoliticsDawn1mo ago

Efforts to Engage AJK Protesters Ahead of Elections

As preparations for the upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir intensify, political strategies are focusing on increased engagement with the region's primary discontented group, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

AJK PM Welcomes Rebuke to JAAC Platform Misuse
PoliticsDawn1mo ago

AJK PM Welcomes Rebuke to JAAC Platform Misuse

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore welcomed assertions by a senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) regarding the misuse of its platform by some individuals.

AJK Reinstates 177 FIRs Against JAAC Members
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

AJK Reinstates 177 FIRs Against JAAC Members

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) authorities have reinstated 177 First Information Reports (FIRs) against members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for breaching an agreement from October '25, directing legal action.

Centre-JAAC Talks Fail, June 9 Strike to Proceed in AJK
PoliticsDawn2mo ago

Centre-JAAC Talks Fail, June 9 Strike to Proceed in AJK

Marathon talks between a federal ministerial team and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have ended without success, leading to a planned strike on June 9. A key sticking point remains the abolition of 12 assembly seats for Pakistan-based refugees.

Clashes Reported Between JAAC and Police in AJK's Rawalakot
Politicsexpress-tribune29d ago

Clashes Reported Between JAAC and Police in AJK's Rawalakot

Casualties were reported after clashes erupted between the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and police in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with JAAC claiming 'indiscriminate violence' and police stating protesters challenged the 'writ of the state'.

Violence and Protests Erupt in Azad Kashmir
PoliticsDawn1mo ago

Violence and Protests Erupt in Azad Kashmir

Azad Kashmir has been in turmoil since early June, with routine life severely disrupted by protests. The regional administration is attempting to quell demonstrations by the now-proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee, a coalition of political and civil society groups.

Jamaat-i-Islami to Form Kashmir Peace Jirga
WorldDawn1mo ago

Jamaat-i-Islami to Form Kashmir Peace Jirga

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) announced its decision to establish a 'grand' Kashmir peace jirga. The initiative aims to facilitate dialogue between the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government and the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to restore stability in the region.

AJK Government Rules Out Blanket Amnesty for JAAC Leaders
PoliticsDawnexpress-tribune2mo ago2 sources

AJK Government Rules Out Blanket Amnesty for JAAC Leaders

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has ruled out a blanket amnesty for leaders of the proscribed Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding the group's activities.

AJK Political Parties Reject Refugee Seats Proposal, Boycott APC
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

AJK Political Parties Reject Refugee Seats Proposal, Boycott APC

Political parties in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have rejected a proposal for refugee seats in the AJK Assembly, leading to the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) boycotting an All Parties Conference. The Muzaffarabad APC, however, backed the legislative process and stated no compromise on constitutional reforms.

UN Rights Chief Calls for Calm Amid AJK Unrest
Worldexpress-tribune1mo ago

UN Rights Chief Calls for Calm Amid AJK Unrest

The UN Human Rights Chief, Türk, expressed concern over the ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), internet restrictions, and protest deaths in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, calling for calm and dialogue.

Protests Dwindle in Rawalakot Amid AJK Strike
WorldDawn2mo ago

Protests Dwindle in Rawalakot Amid AJK Strike

A protest by the Joint Awami Action Committee in Rawalakot is reportedly dwindling, though a shutter-down strike continues across Azad Jammu and Kashmir, impacting commercial activity and leading to internet outages.

AJK Government Reinstates 177 FIRs Against JAAC
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

AJK Government Reinstates 177 FIRs Against JAAC

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has directed police, judiciary, and administrative authorities to implement its decision to reinstate 177 First Information Reports (FIRs) against the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

Muzaffarabad Deserted During JAAC Strike in AJK
WorldDawn2mo ago

Muzaffarabad Deserted During JAAC Strike in AJK

Markets and streets in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, were deserted due to a strike called by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Despite the widespread closure, no demonstrations were held.

AJK Government Cracks Down on Banned Group, Arrests 72
WorldTimes of Indiaindian-expressDawn+1express-tribune2mo ago4 sources

AJK Government Cracks Down on Banned Group, Arrests 72

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has imposed a ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and arrested 72 individuals in a subsequent crackdown. This comes amidst other regional news, including an army officer dying during an anti-militancy operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri.

AJK Outlaws JAAC Following Protest Call
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

AJK Outlaws JAAC Following Protest Call

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has outlawed the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) after it issued a protest call, requesting the Centre to send 14,000 additional law-enforcement personnel to maintain order.

AJK PM Addresses Potential JAAC Protests
WorldDawn2mo ago

AJK PM Addresses Potential JAAC Protests

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore stated his government is working to prevent the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) from protesting again, emphasizing that force will not be used.