What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people. It’s called the Joint Awami Action Committee, and it’s being accused of fuelling protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The group has been demonstrating against a rule that sets aside legislative seats
Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people.
It’s called the Joint Awami Action Committee, and it’s being accused of fuelling protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
The group has been demonstrating against a rule that sets aside legislative seats for refugees from India-administered Kashmir who live in Pakistan. They say it gives them disproportionate influence in the divided region.
But the government says any change would require constitutional reform.
The issue has long been a subject of political debate in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. But how will its government deal with tensions rising once again?
Guests: Maria Iqbal Tarana – Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz
Sahar Khan – Nonresident fellow at the Institute for Global Affairs
Imtiaz Gul – Executive director at the Center for Research and Security Studies
