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Public anger over rising inflation in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) is at its peak. The violent protests there have brought the Pakistani government to its knees. Shehbaz Sharif government has approved a budget of Rs 23 billion for PoK with immediate effect. The local government has also announced cuts in electricity tariffs and bread prices. The situation is still tense in PoK. Protests have been going on in this area since Friday. There were clashes between police and protesters for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The death toll has reached three. Which includes two opponents and one SI. More than 100 people were injured in the clashes on Sunday.
Protestors continue their long march towards Muzaffarabad
In fact, for the last four days, a joint Awami Action Committee formed by social workers, businessmen and lawyers in PoK has called for a march to the capital Muzaffarabad against the rising prices of essential commodities and tax hike. Lakhs of protesters continued their long march towards Muzaffarabad on Monday also. The police used force to stop the march, leading to a clash between the protesters and the police. Police SI Adnan Qureshi was shot dead by someone in the crowd on Sunday. More than 100 people have been injured in this clash. Most of these were policemen. So far two protesters have also died.
Pakistan government has approved the budget of Rs 23 billion
A convoy of protesters started from Bhimbar and entered Muzaffarabad from Dirkot on Monday. These protesters will surround the assembly in Muzaffarabad. Internet and mobile services remained closed in PoK for the fourth day. Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has also become active in pacifying the protesters. Shahbaz has expressed concern over the situation. On Monday, after talks with the opposition and the local government, he approved a budget of Rs 23 billion for PoK with immediate effect.
Pakistan government immediately called a meeting and took a big decision
Keeping in mind the unexpected protest and its sensitivity, Prime Minister Sharif chaired a special meeting on Monday in which PoK Chief Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, local ministers and top leadership were present, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. ran away. It said that Prime Minister Sharif has approved a budget of Rs 23 billion to solve the problems of the people of PoK. The meeting was also attended by ministers and leaders of alliance parties and the situation was reviewed in detail. Kashmiri leaders and people present in the meeting appreciated Shehbaz's decision.
Prices of electricity and bread fell in PoK
Here, PoK Prime Minister Haq announced the reduction in electricity rates immediately after the end of the meeting with Shahbaz Sharif. Haq said local residents have been demanding cheaper electricity and subsidy on lots for the past few days. He said, no one can ignore the need for accessible electricity and cheap flour. He also announced a reduction in the price of bread.
Protestors blocked roads, suspended transport services
At the same time, a protesting leader from Rawalakot accused the government of adopting a strategy of avoidance. The protesters have blocked the Kohala-Muzaffarabad road and staged a sit-in at several places. This road extends for 40 kilometers and connects Kohala city with Muzaffarabad in PoK. Markets, business centers and educational institutions are closed, while transport services are suspended.
Taking the law into your own hands will not be tolerated
The government called in Pakistan Rangers after clashes broke out between police and protesters in Mirpur during protests on Saturday. Prime Minister Sharif on Sunday expressed deep concern over the violent clashes between police and protesters and said that strict action will be taken against those who take the law into their own hands. This act should not be tolerated at all. “I urge all parties to peacefully negotiate to resolve their demands,” he said.
The President appealed to the people to exercise restraint
To calm tensions, President Asif Ali Zardari urged all people to exercise restraint and resolve issues through dialogue and mutual consultation. He stressed that political parties, state institutions and the people of the region should act responsibly, so that the enemies cannot take advantage of the situation for their own benefit. The President said that he will talk to Prime Minister Sharif to find a way out of the current situation. The President expressed regret over the current situation and expressed grief over the death of the police officer. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured in the clash.
Schools and markets remained closed due to violent protests.
On Saturday, violent protesters damaged several vehicles, including a magistrate's car, on the Poonch-Kotli road. Apart from this, markets, business centres, offices, schools and restaurants remained closed in the entire area. After the violence, the police also took action against the protesters and arrested dozens of people in Muzaffarabad. A day earlier the government had suspended mobile phone and internet services in various parts of the region. On 9 and 10 May, police detained about 70 protesters who set out on a long march.