Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised members of the Federal Government’s negotiating committee and the joint action committee for Azad Jammu and Kashmir to sign an agreement to solve all outstanding issues.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said the deal is an important achievement for Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), who restore peace to protect Kashmiri people’s rights.
“All the conspiracies and rumors are now buried, and questions have been resolved in the way,” he added, congratulating the dealers for their efforts to make peace.
“We have always protected their rights, and in the future their rights will continue to be secured,” he said, calling on Kashmir’s people not to pay attention to rumors.
Ahsan Iqbal Hails Agreement
Minister of Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal welcomed the agreement and called it a “victory” for the people of AJK, Pakistan and Democracy.
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He said on X, he said that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have always stood at the front lines of Pakistan’s national case, and their voice bears tremendous weight.
Alhamdulillah!
Agreement Signed with Joint Action Committee. Pakistan, AJK & Democracy wins.
The people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir have always stood at the front lines of Pakistan’s national case, and their voice bears tremendous weight. Over the past few weeks we saw a difficult … pic.twitter.com/dmgdvdbr0s– Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) October 3, 2025
Iqbal noted that the Joint Action Committee (JAC) raised the voice of citizens, and the government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took these concerns seriously.
The standoff in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) began after Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) called for a strike that required reforms and public facilities, paralyzed daily life when the markets closed, roads were blocked and communication was suspended.
Violence broke out over cities, including Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and Dhir Kot, leaving at least nine people died, including three policemen, with hundreds wounded.
Armed confrontations were reported between protesters and security forces, while demonstrations of solidarity were staged over Pakistan. Subsequently, the federal government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz, formed a high-level negotiating committee including senior minister and former AJK leaders.
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Several rounds were held with lectures with JAAC with a focus on unresolved questions such as refugee collection seats and the number of ministers. A permanent review committee and a panel of constitutional experts have been established to monitor the agreement and ensure that constitutional affairs are treated fairly.
The supervisory body meets every “15 days” to track progress while the expert panel is investigating unresolved legal problems. Authorities called for tranquility and emphasized that peaceful protest is a constitutional right, but must not interfere with public policy.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and Amnesty International called for impartial studies of the clashes and highlight the risks that are of communication interruptions and incorrect information.
With most requirements already dealt with in prior negotiations, the final agreement was signed, offering a path to restore normality in the region.
