PoK situation is still tight as the strike enters its fourth day; the Pakistani PM announces a gift of Rs 23 billion to put an end to demonstrations

PoK situation is still tight as the strike enters its fourth day; the Pakistani PM announces a gift of Rs 23 billion to put an end to demonstrations

A magistrate's automobile was among the many cars that the rowdy protestors on the Poonch-Kotli route destroyed on Saturday.

Over 100 individuals, largely police officers, were injured in Saturday's battles between police and members of a rights movement in the disputed territory, which resulted in the death of at least one police officer.

The whole strike against high wheat flour prices, inflated electricity bills, and taxes entered its fourth day on Monday, keeping the situation tense in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This forced the Pakistani government to immediately release Rs 23 billion to the region in order to put an end to the simmering unrest.

Over 100 individuals, largely police officers, were injured in Saturday's battles between police and members of a rights movement in the disputed territory, which resulted in the death of at least one police officer.

Since Friday, there has also been a total strike in the area, which has stopped all activity.Following an impasse in discussions between the protestors and the regional administration, Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, ordered the immediate transfer of Rs 23 billion to the area on Monday. Sharif expressed his "deep concern" about the situation.

Prime Minister Sharif presided over a special meeting here on Monday, attended by local ministries, the senior political leadership, and PoK "prime minister" Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, all of whom were taken aback by the unexpected and sensitive protest, according to a statement from the PM's Office (PMO).According to the statement, Prime Minister Sharif has authorized the immediate funding of Rs23 billion to address the issues facing the people of PoK.

It also said that a thorough assessment of the situation was conducted at the meeting, which was attended by federal ministries and coalition party leaders. The PMO said that Shehbaz's decision was welcomed by all participants, including Kashmiri leaders.The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), whose members are mostly traders in the area, is allowing the protest. They are calling for the elimination of the elite class's privileges, the provision of electricity at the cost of hydropower generation in the area, and subsidized wheat flour.

Monday marked the start of the wheel-jam strike's fourth day. The JAAC organized a lengthy march that headed toward Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.Following a deadlock in negotiations between the Chief Secretary of the region, Dawood Bareach, and the JAAC core committee, the movement declared its intention to march on Muzaffarabad.A Rawalakot protest leader said that the administration was using deceptive methods.According to the Dawn daily, protesters have already organized sit-ins, halting Kohala Muzaffarabad Road in many places.The 40-kilometer road connects Muzaffarabad in Pakistan with Kohala town.

According to reports, there are large police contingents stationed at intersections and other high-risk areas. Markets, trade centers, and educational institutions are shuttered, and transportation is halted.When violence broke out between demonstrators and police in Mirpur on Saturday, the so-called administration sent the Rangers.Prime Minister Sharif expressed grave worry on Sunday about the violent altercations between protestors and police, stating that "there should be absolutely no tolerance for taking the law into one's own hands."

"I urge all sides to pursue a peaceful means of resolving their differences in demands. "Hopefully, the matter will be resolved soon, even with the strongest opposition," he said.President Asif Ali Zardari asked all parties involved to display patience and settle the disputes via communication and mutual consultation as part of his attempts to defuse the situation.

In order to prevent unfriendly groups from taking advantage of the situation for their own gain, he emphasized that political parties, governmental institutions, and the local populace should all behave properly.The president emphasized that the expectations of the people in the area should be met in accordance with the law and said he will bring up their complaints with Prime Minister Sharif in order to resolve the existing state of affairs. The president expressed sadness for the state of affairs, expressed sympathy for the police officer's tragic passing, and hoped for everyone hurt in the recent skirmishes to heal quickly.

A magistrate's automobile was among the many cars that the rowdy protestors on the Poonch-Kotli route destroyed on Saturday. In addition, businesses such as restaurants, shops, offices, trade centers, and schools remained closed across the area.Following the rioting, police also began to clamp down on the protestors, detaining hundreds of people in Muzaffarabad.Additionally, the authorities had shut down internet and cell phone access in certain areas of the region one day before.

In an attempt to stop a long march that the JAAC had announced to pressure the government to abide by an agreement reached between the two in February of this year, police detained about 70 activists on May 9 and 10, according to a report by Dawn. This led to violent altercations in Dadyal and a call for a shutter-down strike.Government buildings and educational institutions were shuttered on Monday due to the demonstrations.