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PoK Protests Go Global As AAC Calls August 14 Black Day

The Awami Action Committee has called on Kashmiris abroad to hold rallies on August 13 over the situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir….reports Asian Lite News Desk Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are set

August 11, 2026

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British National Killed As PoK Protests Turn Deadly

A British national was allegedly killed during protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, while another remains detained in the region…reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistani security forces allegedly shot dead a British national during

August 11, 2026

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One Killed as Violence, Rigging Claims Mar PoK Polls

The first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was marred by deadly violence, injuries and allegations of electoral malpractice, with coalition partners PPP and PML-N blaming each other for the unrest…reports Asian

July 28, 2026

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PoK Boils Over as Protest March Begins

Tensions have risen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Joint Awami Action Committee launched a long march towards Muzaffarabad following the collapse of talks with Pakistani authorities…reports Asian Lite News Desk Tensions have

July 27, 2026

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UN voices concern over crackdown on protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

The UN human rights office has expressed concern over restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly and association in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir…reports Asian Lite News Desk The United Nations human rights office on Friday

July 17, 2026

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PoK on edge as JAAC issues final warning to Pakistan

The group warned it would resume the march on July 22 if its demands remain unmet, as unrest in the region continues to escalate…reports Asian Lite News Desk The Joint Awami Action

July 16, 2026

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Rights Organisation Slams Repression In PoK, Seeks Journalist’s Release

An international human rights organisation has called on Pakistan to release journalist and human rights defender Ahmad Farhad, alleging he is being targeted for his reporting in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir…reports Asian Lite News

July 8, 2026

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Kashmiri diaspora disenchanted with Pakistan

Brutal suppression and cultural distortion have driven the Kashmiri diaspora to sever its ties with Pakistan and reject its toxic ideology, writes Dr. Sakariya Kareem The Kashmiri diaspora has expressed anger toward

October 22, 2025

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Modi says talks with Pakistan only on PoK

“If there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir,” Modi said, rejecting broader bilateral dialogue until Islamabad dismantles its terror infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Monday

May 12, 2025

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Tension Lingers in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s Muzaffarabad

Violent clashes erupted as protestors advanced towards Muzaffarabad, leading to the death of a police officer and injuring over 45 others during the past two days…reports Hamza Ameer As protestors marched towards

May 13, 2024

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