AJK leaders urge peaceful settlement and basic services for Poonch crisis
Political figures from Azad Jammu and Kashmir gathered in Rawalpindi to call for a non-violent solution to the Poonch division turmoil and restoration of essential services.
In Rawalpindi, Muslim Conference chief Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan convened a gathering of AJK political leaders, including representatives from PPP, PML-N, Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party and the opposition in the AJK Assembly. The attendees expressed deep alarm over the worsening security situation in the Poonch division of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. They called for a dignified, peaceful political settlement and urged authorities to restore internet access, ensure continuous delivery of food and medicines, and reopen movement and communication links.
Additionally, they appealed for the immediate inclusion of eligible Poonch voters in upcoming elections. The meeting underscored a unified regional demand for stability and basic rights amid the ongoing crisis.
Why it matters
The call highlights regional instability and the need for basic services and democratic participation in a disputed area.
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