Sat Oct 04 07:11:31 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Violent protests erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the breakdown of talks between the government and the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC). The protests, driven by a 38-point charter of demands, resulted in at least 10 deaths and hundreds of injuries. After days of unrest, the Pakistani government dispatched a delegation to negotiate a settlement. On October 4, 2025, an agreement was signed, addressing several key demands including compensation for victims, infrastructure development, improved healthcare, and reforms in governance.

**News Article:**

**Pakistan, PoK Protest Leaders Reach Agreement After Days of Deadly Unrest**

*Islamabad – October 4, 2025* – The Pakistani government and leaders of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) have reached a 25 point agreement to end days of violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The unrest, which began on September 29th after talks between officials and the JKJAAC broke down, has left at least 10 people dead and hundreds injured.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent a high-powered delegation, led by former premier Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, to Muzaffarabad to negotiate a resolution. The agreement, announced by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, includes provisions for compensation to victims of the violence, investigations into incidents of vandalism, and PKR 10 billion (Pakistani Rupees) for improving the electricity system in PoK.

Additional points in the agreement include the establishment of new educational boards, funding for health cards to ensure free medical treatment, provision of MRI and CT scan machines, and measures to reduce the size of the PoK government. The agreement also details infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies for tunnels and the construction of an international airport.

The JKJAAC issued a 38-point charter of demands which included tax reforms and improved infrastructure. In response, taxes on property transfers will be brought in line with those in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within three months. A monitoring and implementation committee will be set up to oversee the agreement.

The protests paralyzed life in PoK for several days, marked by shutdowns and communication blackouts. The agreement marks a significant step towards restoring peace and addressing the grievances of the protesters.

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