Azad Kashmir Government Counters Joint Action Committee Narrative

Updated: 11:45 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), placing it on the First Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014. The government notification accuses the group of being ‘engaged in terrorism’ and acting in a manner ‘prejudicial to peace and security’ by creating anarchy ahead of its planned June 9 strike.

In response to the protest call, which demands the abolition of 12 assembly seats reserved for refugees, federal paramilitary forces have been deployed to the region. The AJK police have requested 14,000 additional personnel from Islamabad for security between June 7 and June 21. The developing situation has also led the University of AJK to postpone its spring examinations, while speculation grows about a potential suspension of internet and mobile data services.

Updated: 8:11 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

In anticipation of a major protest and strike called by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for June 9, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has issued a strict travel advisory, urging visitors to leave the region and outsiders to avoid travel until June 20. Federal paramilitary forces have been deployed to reinforce local police, who have requested over 14,000 additional personnel to maintain order.

The protest centres on the JAAC’s demand to abolish the 12 legislative assembly seats reserved for refugees. Amid the heightened tensions, the University of AJK has postponed its examinations, and there is widespread speculation that internet and mobile data services may be suspended.