Overview

• Azad Kashmir’s prime minister said three police officers were killed and more than 100 people were injured during today’s violent demonstration called by the Action Committee.
• Federal minister Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said he negotiated for 12 hours in Muzaffarabad on the prime minister’s instructions.
• Chaudhry stated that about 90% of the committee’s demands were accepted, including relief on electricity-related matters and wheat.
• Talks hit a deadlock on two demands requiring amendments to the Azad Kashmir constitution: abolishing migrant seats and reducing the number of ministers.
• The government said cases registered over the protests will be withdrawn and that it remains ready to resume negotiations anywhere, while condemning the violence.