Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Pakistan Defends Killing 40 PoK Protesters
In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), many people were protesting against the government because they felt their rights were being violated.
The Pakistani Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said he considers these protesters to be enemies, just like India.
During a big protest march, Pakistani security forces killed at least 40 people and injured many more.
Videos on social media showed the forces shooting at the protesters.
The protesters were trying to show their support against the human rights abuses in the region.
The protests happened because talks between the protesters and the government did not work out.
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended the killing of at least 40 protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling them 'enemies like India'.
The protesters were part of a march organized by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) against human rights abuses.
Videos on social media showed Pakistani security forces firing on civilians in Mirpur and Rawalakot.
The JAAC accused Pakistani forces of brutality and firing on peaceful protesters.
Talks between JAAC and Pakistani authorities reportedly failed, leading to the protest march.
- Who
- Protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
- What
- Pakistani security forces killed at least 40 protesters during a march organized by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)
- When
- The events occurred recently, with videos surfacing on social media on Tuesday
- Where
- Mirpur and Rawalakot in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- Why
- The protesters were demonstrating against human rights abuses by Pakistan in the region, and talks between JAAC and Pakistani authorities failed to produce a mutually acceptable outcome
Pakistan Government
Protesters and JAAC
Nature of Protesters
Pakistan Government
Considers protesters as enemies like India
Protesters and JAAC
Protesters are peaceful demonstrators against human rights abuses
Use of Force
Pakistan Government
Defends the use of force against protesters
Protesters and JAAC
Accuses Pakistani forces of brutality and firing on peaceful civilians
- Location
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- Number of Deaths
- At least 40
- Organizer of Protest
- Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)
- Defence Minister
- Khawaja Asif
- Key Locations of Protest
- Mirpur, Rawalakot
- Platform for Updates
- X (formerly Twitter)
