Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Pakistan deploys troops to contain PoK protests
Pakistan is facing big problems in different areas.
In PoK, people are protesting and asking for freedom from Pakistan.
The Pakistani government has sent many soldiers to stop the protests.
The UN is worried about the situation and wants an investigation.
In Balochistan, rebels are fighting the government and control most of the area.
There are also attacks by a group called TTP in another area called Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A political leader is also criticizing the government for not taking care of its soldiers.
All these problems are making Pakistan very tense.
Protests in PoK by JAAC supporters demand abolition of 12 seats in PoK's legislative assembly.
Pakistan deploys 8,000 Rangers and heavy weaponry to PoK to contain protests.
UN calls for an impartial probe into killings of protesters in PoK.
Baloch rebels control 85% of Balochistan's territory and plan to expel Pakistani forces by 2026.
TTP attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa result in casualties, with Pakistan claiming to have killed 24 militants in retaliation.
- Who
- Pakistani government and military, protesters in PoK, Baloch rebels, TTP, Afghan Taliban
- What
- Protests in PoK, deployment of troops, escalating conflicts in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- When
- Protests started on June 9, TTP attack on July 15
- Where
- PoK, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Afghanistan
- Why
- Protesters demand fulfillment of 38 demands, including abolition of certain seats in PoK's legislative assembly; escalating conflicts due to various insurgencies and political tensions
- Protest Location
- Rawalakot's Eidgah Ground, PoK
- Protest Start Date
- June 9
- Protesters' Demands
- 38 demands, including abolition of 12 seats in PoK's legislative assembly
- Troops Deployed
- 8,000 Rangers
- UN Involvement
- Called for an impartial probe into killings in PoK
- Balochistan Control
- Baloch rebels control 85% of Balochistan's territory
- Balochistan Casualties (2024)
- 532 Pakistani security personnel killed
- TTP Attack Date
- July 15
- TTP Attack Casualties
- 3 policemen killed, 20 injured