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Escalation of Conflict and Religious Controversy in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Escalation of Conflict and Religious Controversy in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

That whole situation boiling over in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir… it’s just getting worse.

Asif posted something on X, right? Some kind of message that brought up the Constitution and some part of the Quran while talking about the protests happening there. It was heavy stuff. He wrote that dialogue starts with loyalty and complete obedience to the state. Then he brought in Article 5, saying those misguided brothers in Azad Kashmir need to read it because they have to be loyal.

It came right after all this noise about what’s happening now.

But then he dropped something else too. Surah Al-Ma’idah, Verse 33. The one talking about punishment for waging war and spreading corruption. It was intense.

The reaction? Immediate backlash. Religious scholars are calling it a new low. They argue that many protesters actually feel they are fighting for real political rights, representation, freedom from what they see as constant state oppression. Critics immediately jumped in, accusing Asif of twisting scripture. Weaponizing religion against people who disaGree with the government. Portraying dissenters as enemies.

It just feeds the idea that the government is mixing religious talk with political messaging to shut down any opposition noise. It’s a slippery slope, you know?

Meanwhile, things on the ground are pure chaos. The violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir isn't slowing down. People are dying.

AFP reported the death toll from clashes between police and those supporting the banned JAAC has shot up to twenty now. That number is rising fast.

Officials tried to hold back the story at first. They said seven deaths earlier in the week, but local authorities started reporting higher numbers quickly. Malik Zafar, the local government minister, mentioned seven people were killed in Kotli constituency clashes. Then Rawalakot Commissioner Sardar Waheed said twelve died. That included four police officers too.

A senior police official over in Mirpur confirmed one more protester was killed during fights on Wednesday. It’s a constant flow of bloodshed.

Why are things happening? The whole thing kicked off after the Supreme Court ruling. They decided that those twelve legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan are protected. They said you can't just abolish them without an amendment.

The JAAC, formed back in 2003, has been pushing hard for more political power and economic rights for the people there. They argue these refugee seats give too much influence to outsiders. It’s a fight over who gets what.

And all this… it just keeps escalating. The internet is cut off in some areas. Shops shut down because of strike calls. People are dealing with constant unrest, political demands, and now this religious firestorm layered on top. It feels messy. Uncontrolled.

Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board

Gree News Team covers international news and global affairs at Gree News. Our collective of senior editors is dedicated to providing independent, accurate, and responsible journalism for a global audience.

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