The Latest Breaking News from PoK

The United Nations has warned Pakistan and called for accountability for any action taken against people participating in peaceful protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This came amid continuing unrest and concerns over restrictions on public gatherings and internet access, a spokesperson for UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said.

The United States has called on Pakistan to show restraint amidst escalating protests and violence. Officials emphasized the importance of creating conditions that foster free and fair elections while ensuring information access. Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir concerning refugee representation have resulted in numerous casualties. Additionally, voting in seven constituencies has…

Elections to the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) begin on Monday amid heightened security and continuing political unrest. The three-phase polls come after weeks of violent clashes that have left several people dead and hundreds injured.

Pakistan's army chief's international peacemaker image clashes with domestic repression, particularly in 'Azad Kashmir'. Protests demanding freedom from Pakistani rule have erupted, mirroring past unrest in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government's heavy-handed tactics, including internet shutdowns and media smear campaigns, are intensifying the crisis, raising concerns about Pakistan's internal…

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing the ongoing agitation as the “beginning of sedition” and invoking both constitutional and religious arguments as authorities intensify their crackdown on the movement.

A PoJK human rights activist has urged PM Modi to intervene regarding alleged widespread rights violations and repression of political activists in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan. He cited arrests, detentions, and upcoming crackdowns, highlighting growing public discontent due to economic hardship and lack of political representation.

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move blending economic diplomacy with strategic signalling, the Trump administration on Friday released a map of India depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), and Aksai Chin as integral parts of Indian territory. The graphic, shared by the United…

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan requests chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to come to Raj Bhavan and explain urgency of Bills and Ordinances. He urges Pinarayi to ensure party members and supporters don't call PoK 'Azad Kashmir' and not stoke separatism/regionalism. Assures no bias if this is ensured.