Overview

• Azad Kashmir’s prime minister reported three police officers killed and about 150 people injured during an Awaami Action Committee protest that turned violent.
• Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said 12 hours of talks led the government to accept roughly 90% of the committee’s demands, including withdrawal of cases and certain electricity-related relief.
• Officials noted that at least two remaining demands would need amendments to the Azad Kashmir constitution, including a call to end legislative seats for refugees and residents in Pakistan.
• A federal negotiating committee arrived in Muzaffarabad, pledged to hear grievances and implement legitimate demands, and urged protesters to remain peaceful.
• Separate reports said Islamabad police entered the National Press Club and assaulted journalists, drawing condemnations from media groups as the government stresses dialogue over unrest.