From Subsidies to Sovereignty: The Evolution of Unrest in PoJK
What began as a localized movement over the price of flour and electricity has transformed intoone of the most significant constitutional crises in the history of Pakistan-occupied Jammu andKashmir (PoJK). The summer of 2026 has seen the region engulfed in strikes, violent clashes,and a sweeping government crackdown.At the heart of the current turmoil is a profound shift in public mobilization: the Joint AwamiAction Committee (JAAC), once focused purely on economic relief, is now challenging the veryfoundations of how the region is governed by Islamabad.The Dispute Over the "Diaspora" SeatsThe immediate catalyst for the summer's escalation is the controversy surrounding 12 reservedseats in the 53-member Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly.Under the AJK Interim Constitution of...
