How 12 Assembly Seats Triggered a Major Crisis in PoK ft. Pragati | Jist

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Why are people protesting in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)? Why have violent clashes erupted just weeks before elections? In this video, we break down the latest unrest in PoK, the role of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), the controversy surrounding 12 reserved assembly seats, the government’s ban on JAAC, and the deadly clashes that have left multiple people dead and dozens injured. For the past few years, residents of PoK have been raising concerns over rising inflation, electricity prices, unemployment, and political representation. The latest protests have now evolved into a larger movement, with tensions escalating after authorities declared JAAC an unlawful organization under anti-terrorism laws. What triggered the violence? Why are protesters opposing the reserved seats? What does this mean for the upcoming July elections? And how is Pakistan responding to the growing unrest? Watch this detailed explainer to understand the complete story behind the ongoing crisis in

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