PaJK Unrest Exposes Gap Between Govt Claims and Implementation Of Demands

The lockdown and protest in Rawalakot in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir continue despite curfew and crackdown. The protest began after an alleged assassination attempt on Joint Awami Action Committee member Umar Nazir Kashmiri during June 5-6. At least 24 people have been killed, including four security forces personnel. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee had warned in February 2026 that if the October 2025 agreement was not fully implemented by June 9, it would launch protests. Two agreements signed on October 4, 2025, contained around 40 points for implementation. The government claims it fulfilled 37 of 38 demands, with only one pending due to constitutional amendment requirements. However, examination shows "only a few clauses were fully implemented." Two demands appear partially reflected in Pakistan's budget, while most show no visible progress. Key implementation status shows that compensation was paid to families of those killed in October 1-2, 2025 incidents and one family member received job placement. However, no judicial commissions were formed for investigating violent incidents, two additional education boards for Muzaffarabad and Poonch were not established, and Mangla Dam affectees (over 8,000 families) have not received ownership rights. The second agreement promised Bank of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir would become scheduled bank within six months, which remains unfulfilled. Mobile and internet service improvements show deterioration rather than enhancement. According to the analysis, "only three demands were fully implemented."