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Islamabad Students Protest PoJK Unrest Demanding Dialogue

Students in Islamabad protested outside the Press Club demanding an end to violence and dialogue to address unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting issues like rigged elections and excessive force in Rawalakot.

Jyotismita Choudhury - - 2 min read
Islamabad Students Protest PoJK Unrest Demanding Dialogue
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In Brief:

  1. Protest: Islamabad students demonstrated against ongoing unrest and force in PoJK.
  2. Demands: End violence, lift restrictions, and resolve grievances through dialogue.
  3. Issues: Protesters cited ignored unrest, rigged elections, and excessive force in Rawalakot.


Students from several universities in Islamabad held a protest outside the Islamabad Press Club, organized by Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba, to express concern over ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Demonstrators called on Pakistani authorities to end violence, remove restrictions, and resolve longstanding grievances through peaceful dialogue with local communities.

Highlighting issues in regions such as Rawalakot, protesters criticized the government's response and election practices, urging immediate action and accountability following weeks of demonstrations in PoJK over governance, economic challenges, political rights, and alleged excessive force by authorities.


Source: ANI

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