MUZAFFARABAD: Political leaders in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have called for a pe­­aceful and dignified resolution of the crisis in Poo­nch division, while ex­­pres­sing concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the region.

The call was made at a meeting hosted by Muslim Conference president Sar­dar Attique Ahmed Khan at his Rawalpindi residence on Monday.

The meeting was atte­n­ded by PPP leader Sardar Yaqoob Khan, PML-N AJK president Shah Ghulam Qadir, PML-N leader Raja Farooq Haider, leader of the opposition in AJK Assembly Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin, and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party AJK President Sardar Tanveer Ilyas and others.

According to a statement, the participants called for the restoration of internet services, uninterrupted supplies of food and medicines, and the resumption of communication links and free movement in Poonch division. They also demanded that eligible voters in the region be allowed to participate in the electoral process without delay.

The meeting expressed deep concern over the law and order situation in AJK, particularly in Poonch division, and called for a political settlement of the crisis through peaceful and dignified means.

Published in Dawn, October 13th, 2026