Pallandari, Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir: In a crucial meeting held today, the Pallandari Awami (People) Action Committee (PAAC) has issued a series of resolutions addressing pressing regional and national issues.
The committee has called for a united demand across Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) for the establishment of an empowered constituent assembly and condemned the government’s failure to honor recent agreements made with the People’s Rights Movement.
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Key Resolutions from the Meeting:
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Call for United Action on Empowered Assembly:
The committee urged all local action committees across Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir to make the establishment of a fully empowered constituent assembly a central public demand. PAC emphasized that a truly representative constitutional structure is essential for securing the rights and identity of the region’s people. -
Condemnation of AJK Government’s Inaction:
The PAC strongly condemned the AJK government’s non-compliance with the agreement it had reached with the People’s Rights Movement. The committee called upon the general public to fully support any protest or mobilization announced by the Joint People’s Action Committee in this regard. -
Solidarity with Gilgit-Baltistan Protests:
Expressing concern over recent developments in Gilgit-Baltistan, the committee condemned the arrest of protest leaders opposing the controversial minerals law and criticized what it described as colonial-style exploitation of the region’s resources. The PAC demanded the immediate release of detained activists and the withdrawal of anti-people legislation. -
Launch of Grassroots Awareness Campaign:
PAC Pallandari announced it will soon initiate a public awareness campaign under the theme “Why a Constituent Assembly?”. The campaign will begin with the restructuring of ward-level and village-level committees throughout Tehsil Pallandari to engage directly with the local populace. -
Support for Local Infrastructure and Affected Communities:
The committee expressed full support for ongoing public protests demanding the construction of key roads including Tararkhal to Pallandari, Pana to Chhe Chhan, and Chhe Chhan to Namb. Furthermore, PAC voiced solidarity with displaced residents of the Holar-Karot Dam project in Tehsil Pallandari and Sehnsa, endorsing their protests and marches for justice. -
Tribute to Martyrs of the People’s Rights Movement:
Paying homage to those who lost their lives during the People’s Rights Movement in Muzaffarabad, the PAC warned the government against harassment of the martyrs’ families, stating such actions would be seen as a direct attack on the people of the region. The committee declared its right to resist any such oppressive tactics. -
Commitment to Resolving Public Issues:
Reaffirming its commitment, the PAC pledged to intensify its efforts to resolve all civic and developmental issues facing the Pallandari region.
Why This Matters
This declaration by the Pallandari People’s Action Committee reflects the growing grassroots momentum across AJK for political empowerment, constitutional recognition, and resource justice. The committee’s alignment with similar movements in Gilgit-Baltistan signals a broader regional awakening demanding autonomy, transparency, and democratic participation.
The resolutions are expected to influence the future course of political activism in the region and could become a blueprint for collective action among civil society groups across both AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan.
