Monday, May 13, 2024
Islamabad (Urdu Point. DW Urdu. May 13, 2024) Umar Nazir, a member of the Joint Action Committee, while talking to the media, said that in addition to ending the violent protests and long marches in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for the past four days, the protesters The first round of talks between the government committee and the Joint Action Committee on the demands of the government failed on Sunday night and the deadlock remains.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called an emergency meeting on Monday.
Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, police officer killed
Pakistani leaders express solidarity on 'Kashmir Day'
After several hours of talks between the parties, Umar Nazir alleged that the government of Pakistan was not serious in meeting their demands.
He said that after the failure of talks, the protesters who came from different areas in Rawalkot will resume their long march towards Muzaffarabad on Monday morning.
The administration has blocked all roads leading to Muzaffarabad with stones, mud and trees to stop the long march. It has been decided to keep all public and private educational institutions closed on Monday in Muzaffarabad division. The government suspended mobile internet service across Kashmir last night, which is now being partially restored.
"Pakistan-administered Kashmir itself will merge with India."
It doesn't take much effort to take back Pakistani Kashmir, India
The protests are being held against rising food and fuel prices and exorbitant electricity and gas bills in the Pakistan-administered part of the disputed and divided region of Kashmir.
A policeman was killed in firing in Mirpur on Saturday. The government had called in Rangers to bring the situation under control, but they were later sent back.
More than 100 people were injured in the clashes in Mirpur division, while dozens of protesters have been arrested for damaging government property.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif called an emergency meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a high-level meeting on Monday at 12 noon on the turbulent situation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, which will be attended by the Prime Minister of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and other relevant stakeholders.
Federal Minister of Kashmir Affairs, Minister of Food Security and Minister of Energy will also participate in the meeting.
Earlier, Shahbaz Sharif has expressed concern over the ongoing violent protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and said, "Unfortunately, even in chaotic and conflictual situations, there are always some people who score political points."
In a statement released on social media, Shahbaz Sharif said, "Discussion, negotiation and peaceful protest are the beauty of democracy, but taking the law into one's own hands and damaging government property is totally tolerated." Should not be done.
He also appealed to all the parties to take a peaceful path.
The parties should show restraint, President Zardari
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the parties regarding the tense situation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir to show patience and resolve the issues through dialogue and mutual consultation.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency, a delegation of members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly belonging to the Pakistan People's Party parliamentarians met President Zardari in Islamabad, in which the President said that political parties, state institutions and the people should show responsibility so that hostile elements cannot take advantage of the situation.
The president added, "The demands of the Kashmiri people must be met according to law." I will discuss the grievances of the people with the Prime Minister of Pakistan to find a solution to the current situation.
According to the statement, the delegation informed the President about the recent tragic events in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. While expressing regret over the current situation, the President also condoled the death of the policeman.
