PoK Unrest Proves How Pakistan Misled World

June 19, 2026

Senge Sering

After months of stalled talks, Pakistan’s occupying authority dismissed the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on June 5, declaring it as an Indian agent and terrorist. Many locals now believe that the discussions were a ruse to buy time, causing schisms among leaders and immobilising the movement. JAAC calls for structural reforms to ensure genuine autonomy. It seeks the abolition of allowances, perks, and privileges for Pakistani officers stationed in Pakistan-occupied territory. It demands an independent accountability body to combat corruption. JAAC wants the authorities to eliminate excessive tariffs and taxes, especially as PoK is not part of Pakistan.

JAAC intends to put an end to the theft of native lands and natural resources. Uncontrolled deforestation and the construction of mega dams are key causes of water scarcity and environmental issues. Pakistan regards the people of PoK as nothing more than a useful tool against India, and intends to continue treating them as colonial subjects. Granting communities’ requests for autonomy also decreases Pakistan’s chances of stealing their land and resources. The main demands include the abolition of 12 seats in the assembly, which are occupied by Pakistanis. These people claim to have descended from refugees from Kashmir Valley and Jammu. Many of them hold high-level positions in government and the judiciary. One such individual is the present chief justice of the regional “Supreme Court