RAWALAKOT: On June 9, Pakistani-administered Poonch witnessed a major assembly of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Action Committees (JKJAC), bringing together senior representatives from all district-level committees. The grand meeting, held in Rawalakot, was convened in support of JKJAC’s call for public protests and aimed to address pressing regional and international issues impacting the Kashmiri populace.
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The JKJAC leaders unanimously condemned the recent aggressive actions by the United States and Israel against Iran, describing them as destabilizing and a threat to regional peace. The committee reaffirmed its solidarity with the Iranian people, emphasizing the importance of international unity against unjust military interventions.
This stance aligns with JKJAC’s long-standing advocacy for principled positions on global conflicts that impact Muslim nations and regional stability.
During the session, the committee also addressed domestic concerns. The FIR issued against Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a JKJAC core member from Muzaffarabad, by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NACIA), drew widespread condemnation from the assembly. Leaders labeled the legal actions as intimidatory measures aimed at curbing dissent and restricting the committee’s advocacy for Kashmiri rights.
In a related development, the meeting demanded the immediate release of Ehsan Ali Advocate, a JKJAC leader detained in Gilgit-Baltistan, highlighting the challenges faced by committee members operating in sensitive territories.
The JKJAC leaders deliberated on the committee’s stance regarding upcoming local and regional elections. While no final decision was made, the assembly stated that the question of electoral participation will be resolved in the next core committee meeting, signaling a cautious approach to political engagement that prioritizes unity and strategic foresight.
Representatives from Poonch stressed that the JKJAC remains committed to raising awareness among the Kashmiri population, defending civil liberties, and addressing external and internal challenges through peaceful advocacy. The meeting underscored the need for cohesive leadership in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, particularly at a time when the region faces both local governance pressures and complex geopolitical tensions.
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The June 9 assembly reflects JKJAC’s continued role as a significant actor in shaping policy dialogue, community mobilization, and advocacy for regional justice across Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
