Joint Awami Action Committee Banned for Anti-State Activities

Updated: 6:49 AM PKT — June 6, 2026

Despite the recent proscription of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), tensions persist as the government claims to have already accepted 35 of the committee’s 38 demands. According to official statements, these fulfilled demands include providing compensation to the families of deceased and injured individuals, reducing property taxes and court fees, and establishing a monitoring and implementation committee.

The ongoing deadlock reportedly centers on remaining demands, including the abolition of a tax that officials warn would create a 45 billion rupee deficit in Azad Kashmir’s budget. In a new development, the JAAC has called for a strike on June 9, coinciding with the start of the nomination period for general elections scheduled for July 27, raising concerns about the protest’s impact on the democratic process.

Updated: 6:19 AM PKT — June 6, 2026

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has officially declared the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JK-JAAC), and its known aliases, a proscribed organisation under the AJK Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014. The decision was approved by the President of Azad Kashmir.

According to an official notification, the government believes the organisation was engaged in activities prejudicial to state peace and security, including creating anarchy, intimidating the public, and promoting hatred. The notification has been circulated to relevant federal and AJK authorities for implementation.

Updated: 12:16 AM PKT — June 6, 2026

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has proscribed the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014. The ban was approved by the President of Azad Kashmir.

A government notification stated there is credible evidence the organization was harming peace and security. It is accused of creating chaos, intimidating the public, fostering a sense of insecurity, and promoting hatred. The notification also includes all alternative names used by the committee, and authorities have affirmed that action will be taken against the group in accordance with the law.