The people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) are going to protest on the 29th of September 2025 to fulfill their demands. The demands of the Awami Joint Action Committees are almost 38 in total. These demands are for political correction of the system, social and political rights, and economic reforms.
What is date of Protest set by Awami Action Committee?
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) or Awami Action Committee has decided to start the protest on the 29th of September 2025. The protest will start simultaneously from all the major cities of Azad Kashmir on 29th of September 2025, and all the protestor groups will be moved towards Muzafarrabad, Azad Kashmir. The final procession will be in AJK Capital, Muzaffarabad.
Why Joint Awami Action Committee Protesting
The current waves of protests that had been started almost 2 years before in Azad Kashmir is based on basic rights. These protests are started by the people from across the AJK. Moreover, these protests are also headed by the local leaders and not by any political leaders.
Furthermore, a broadly publicised call for a one-day lockdown and mass demonstrations across Pakistan-administered Kashmir on 29 September 2025 has sharply raised tensions between protest organisers and the AJK government. The event follows failed talks and weeks of mobilization by civil society groups and political activists demanding sweeping political and administrative reforms, making the coming day a focal point for grievances that have been building for months. So, the people of Kashmir will demonstrate their power on 29th of Sep, 2025.
Major Demands of Joint Awami Action Committee AJK
The major demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee are more than 30. The primary demand of the Action Committee is to abolish the Mahajreen 12 seats in the Azad Kashmir Assembly. The elections for these seats are held in Pakistan, and Mohajreen living in Pakistan contest elections and reach to Azad Kashmir assembly.
Major Demands of Awami Action Committee AJK
- First of all, rreater local political rights and restoration of democratic powers in AJK.
- Secondly, transparent management of local resources and jobs.
- Thirdly, action on alleged corruption and misrule by provincial authorities.
- Fourth, guarantees of civil liberties and the right to peaceful protest.
Government Response & Deployment of Security Forces from Pakistan
The Government of Azad Kashmir has demanded police from Pakistan and deployed more than 2000 police security officials in major cities of Azad Kashmir, such as Mirpur Azad Kashmir, Bagh, and Muzaffrabad etc. Moreover, AJK authorities and federal-level officials have publicly warned against violent or disruptive acts, and state security forces have been mobilised in anticipation of the protests. Local administrations reportedly planned integrated measures road checks, deployments of police and federal constabulary personnel, and contingency plans to keep key services running with some official statements calling for restraint and offering that many demands had been “partially addressed” in talks.
Furthermore, on the other side, the Azad Kashmir High Court has emphasised that the state cannot lawfully bar peaceful protests — a legal point organisers cite while authorities stress maintaining public order. This judicial comment raises the legal stakes around how law enforcement responds on the ground.
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Internet, Facebook, and YouTube Blockage in Azad Kashmir
Today, on the morning of the 28th of September 2025, the Government of Azad Kashmir has blocked the social media platforms. Moreover, the internet is also totally off in the entire state of Azad Kashmir.
Furthermore, to control the protest and activities of protestors as well as to block the souce of communication, the AJK Government has also blocked the services of Facebook in all Azad Kashmir. This is done to control the familiarity of protest on 29th of Sep, 2025.
Action Committee Protest Locations and Road Blockage
The major locations for the protest of Awami Action Committee are Mirpur, Bhimber, Chakswari, Dadyal, Kotli, Charhoi, Khoirata, Sehnsa, Islamgarh, Baloch, Nakyal, Bagh, Rawlpakot (the hub of protestors), Neelum, Jhelum Velley, Muzaffrabad, Tata Pani, Bana Valley, and Chakothi.
Moreover, all the protestors are advised by the leaders of the action committee to march towards the state capital i.e., Muzaffrabad Azad Kashmir.
With regard to the blockage of roads and passages, it is clear that there will be road blockage at various points, and routine life will be disturbed to a large extent. Because the action committee has the support of the entire region. Whereas, one of the leaders of the Joint Awami Action Committee has confirmed that the road will be open for exam-going students, for persons who are travelling abroad, and for all patients after checking their validity.
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