By Admin 
The government of Pakistan has been dreaming of only one dream for the last 79 years, the dream of occupying Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir is also seeing the same dream today, but the situation has become such that now, leave alone Jammu and Kashmir, even Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) seems to be slipping from his hands. For the last 29 days, thousands of people have been protesting against the Pakistan government and army on the streets of PoK.
From women to the elderly and children, everyone has come out openly against the policies of Pakistan. The agitators have given a final warning to the Pakistan government and given a deadline of 8th July. The question is, what happened in PoK that people became ready to fight an all-out war against Pakistan? Every day, voices are being raised against the Pakistan Army in PoK with slogans like ‘This is terrorism… there is uniform behind it’.
What is the allegation of the protesters?
The protesters allege that the army is trying to suppress their voice through repression, firing and arrests. But this time the situation is different. Thousands of people are standing on the streets from Rawalakot to Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and Dadiyal. The women say that they are not going to back down now and even if they have to be shot or go to jail, they will continue to take up their rights.
More than ten thousand women are sitting on strike at Rawalkot bus stand since June 11. Small children are also present with them. The agitators allege that since June 14, the Pakistan government has stopped the supply of food items, medicines and essential commodities. Dozens of trucks are parked on the border, but they are not being allowed to enter POK. Despite this, the protesters are not ready to step back. They say that they will remain hungry, but will not bow down to Pakistan.
During the protest, the women compared Asim Munir with Yazid, the most controversial ruler in Islamic history, and said that if Pakistan commits atrocities like Yazid, they will fight like Hussain. They say that they may be put in jail or shot, but they will not give up the fight for their rights. These slogans and speeches have made it clear that now the movement is no longer limited to economic demands only, but has transformed into widespread dissatisfaction against the rule of Pakistan.
Pak Army used its strength to stop the movement
The Pakistani Army has used its full force to suppress this movement. House-to-house raids were conducted, hundreds of people were arrested, cases were registered against leaders under anti-terrorism laws and internet services were also shut down. But after every action the movement became stronger. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which is leading the movement, has given a clear ultimatum to the Pakistan government that if their demands are not met by July 8, the movement will become more widespread.
The protesters have a total of 38 demands. These include demands for the release of arrested leaders along with basic facilities like electricity, water, education, health and withdrawal of registered cases. But the biggest controversy is regarding those 12 assembly seats which are reserved in the name of refugees from Jammu and Kashmir. The agitators allege that the Pakistan government sends its supporters to the Assembly through these seats and controls the politics of the entire PoK. This is the reason why the government does not want to change this system at any cost.
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Protestors blocked the roads
During the demonstration in Dadiyal on 4 July, Pakistani Rangers allegedly opened fire on the protesters. One person died in this incident while many people were injured. There was a clash between protesters and police in Muzaffarabad also, in which many people were injured. The protesters blocked roads and burnt tires to protest, while security forces resorted to lathicharge.
The figures related to the movement are also a matter of concern for Pakistan. So far 59 people are being claimed dead. 576 people have been arrested. Cases have been registered against about 150 leaders under anti-terrorism laws. Internet services have been closed since June 5 and supply of food items and medicines has also been stopped in many areas. Despite this, the demonstration continues.
Movement leader Sardar Aman Khan said in an open meeting that if the Pakistan government does not accept their demands, they will march towards the Line of Control (LoC). In the presence of thousands of people at the Idgah ground in Rawalkot, he said that now the public will decide what will be the way forward. This statement has further increased the concern of Pakistan government and army.
Protest against Pakistan in London also
The issue of PoK has now started resonating at the international level also. Thousands of people took out a march outside the Pakistan High Commission in London and demonstrated against Pakistan. Along with Kashmiri migrants, people from Pashtun and Baloch communities also participated in it. The protesters accused Pakistan of human rights violations and showed solidarity with the people of PoK.
Eyes fixed on the deadline of July 8
Now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the deadline of July 8. If the Pakistan government does not accept the demands of the protesters, the protests in PoK may intensify. Pakistan, which had accused India in front of the world on the issue of Kashmir for decades, today people in its occupied Kashmir are openly raising their voice against it. This is the reason why this movement of PoK is becoming the biggest political and security challenge for the Pakistan government and Asim Munir.