PoJK unrest deepens as activists raise rights concerns

Aug 05, 2026

05 August 2026, PoJK: - Tensions remain high across parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as protests continue across the region over the election process. Reports of casualties during the unrest have further intensified public anger, with demonstrations continuing in several areas and the overall situation remaining tense. Demonstrators have raised concerns over restrictions on internet services, alleging that the outages have hampered the flow of information as unrest persists. The latest unrest has once again drawn attention to the situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where anti-Pakistan sentiment has surfaced repeatedly in recent years over issues ranging from governance and economic hardship to political rights.