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Pok Election Unrest
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Pakistan faces international criticism over a crackdown on protesters in PoK, where elections are marred by rigging allegations, protests, and disruptions. India condemns the handling, while unrest spreads to Islamabad with mass arrests. Polling continues under military scrutiny.
How it unfolded
19h ago
Protests and arrests reported in Islamabad over PoK violence
19h ago
Second phase of PoK elections held amid protests and rigging claims
3d ago
India condemns PoK crackdown, says protesters branded enemies
What happened earlier
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Full story →Students protest in Islamabad amid PoJK election unrest, mass arrests
Protests over disruptions in PoJK elections spread to Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Students gathered to demonstrate against the electoral process in PoJK.
Police launched a heavy crackdown, making mass arrests.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Protesters Branded Enemies: India Slams Pak For Crackdown On Civilians In PoK
India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal criticized Pakistan for its crackdown on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Jaiswal referenced Pakistan's defence minister branding protesting civilians as 'enemies'.
India condemned Pakistan's actions, highlighting 'absolute disdain for the innocent people of PoJK'.
The statement was made during a press briefing.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →India slams Pakistan for crackdown on civilians in PoK: 'Branded protesting civilians as enemies'
India criticized Pakistan over the crackdown on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying protesting civilians were branded as enemies.
The remarks were made regarding the so-called elections in PoK, which are underway amid violent clashes and allegations of rigging.
India stated that the elections reflect a 'humiliating rejection' of the Pakistan establishment.
Earlier · 5h ago
Full story →Second phase of PoK elections held under shadow of rigging allegations, protests and military scrutiny
The second phase of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) legislative elections concluded on Sunday.
Voting took place in eight of nine constituencies in Muzaffarabad division and all 12 refugee constituencies.
Polling hours were 8 am to 5 pm for refugee seats and extended to 6 pm for Muzaffarabad division.
Over 300 candidates contested the eight Muzaffarabad seats and the 12 refugee-reserved seats.
The election occurred amid rigging allegations, protests, and military scrutiny.