By Admin 
Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been boiling for the last several days. Thousands of people gathered on the streets in Rawalakot protesting against the Pakistani government. To suppress the protest, on the instructions of Asim Munir, the army has stopped the supply of food items. Due to this, the leaders there have openly demanded India’s intervention. In such a situation, it is now believed that PoK is becoming a scourge for Pakistan.
According to defense expert Lieutenant Colonel retired JS Sodhi, hatred against Pakistan is increasing due to the way Pakistan has been committing atrocities in PoK. In the coming time, a big movement may arise in PoK against Pakistan. He told that these protests have been happening in Pakistan for the last 70 years.
Defense analyst JS Sodhi said that the Pakistani government and army have to understand that PoK cannot be forcibly merged into Pakistan. People of PoK want merger with India. He has said this many times. According to Sodhi, Pakistan will have to leave PoK on the same lines as many countries separated from the Soviet Union in 1991. The Soviet Union broke up and divided into 15 countries. On similar lines, PoK will also break away from Pakistan and join India.
How does POK operate?
According to a report by NDTV, PoK is operated from the Joint Secretary level office from the capital Islamabad. Interim constitutional amendments have been made in it from time to time. However, the local administration has little control here. This is clear from the list of 38 demands which are the main reason for these protests. After the formation of Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in 2023, all the demands were made together.
Who are included in JAAC?
JAAC includes local transporters, shopkeepers and common business people. Pension of retired teachers in PoK has also been stopped. Its leaders are also from middle class families. After seeking India’s intervention, a reward of one crore Pakistani rupees has been placed on Sardar Aman Khan. Panjab University lawyer Khwaja Mehran had accused the Pakistani Army of giving guns to Kashmiris, in such a situation it is difficult for them to survive.
Demands of the people of PoK
They are demanding compensation for those killed in the protests that took place in the last two years. These include those people who were shot by the Pakistani police for protesting against the rising prices of flour and electricity. Other demands include an international airport in Mirpur, better hospital facilities, lower tax on property transfer and allocation of Rs 10 billion to fix the dilapidated electricity network. Even though PoK is the main source of electricity for Pakistan, yet this area does not get electricity.
India has always claimed PoK as its own. Not only this, PoK is also included in the map of India. However, India is maintaining distance regarding interference in PoK. India has the right to intervene in PoK on humanitarian grounds. Let us tell you that protests are taking place all over Britain and New Zealand in support of POK.
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