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Three Police Killed as Azad Kashmir Protest Turns Violent, Government Seeks Fresh Talks

Ministers say most demands were accepted, with a standoff over two proposals that require constitutional changes.

Overview

  • Azad Kashmir’s prime minister confirmed three police officers were killed, while officials reported injuries ranging from more than 100 to as many as 150.
  • Federal negotiators said 12 hours of talks in Muzaffarabad yielded agreement on roughly 90% of the Awami Action Committee’s demands.
  • Unresolved items include ending legislative seats for refugees based in Pakistan and reducing the number of ministers, which would require amending the AJK constitution.
  • Authorities reiterated an invitation to resume dialogue and said cases filed in connection with the unrest will be withdrawn.
  • Jamaat-e-Islami’s Liaquat Baloch said the interior minister has convened an important meeting in Islamabad on Thursday to consider next steps.