Overview
- The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government declared the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) proscribed under the Anti‑Terrorism Act on June 5, triggering a breakdown in talks and large planned marches.
- JAAC-led demonstrations on June 9 produced violent confrontations in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot and Kotli with disputed casualty counts and at least several deaths reported by local sources.
- Federal officials say they offered options including a referendum, an all‑parties conference and referral to the AJK Assembly but JAAC rejected those proposals and refused direct dialogue.
- Authorities suspended cellular and internet services across parts of AJK and security forces moved to suppress protests while government figures accused external financing of JAAC.
- Opposition leaders and the PPP have urged the Election Commission to withdraw or postpone the election schedule for the 12 refugee seats and thousands of British Kashmiris staged solidarity protests in London.