Massive protests in PoJK force withdrawal of controversial ordinance

Dec 09, 2024

PoJK, 09 December 2024: - After days of unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, the government on Sunday withdrew a controversial Presidential Ordinance, which mandated prior government permission for public protests. Sensing growing public resentment amid a shutter-down strike and massive demonstrations, President Barrister Sultan Mahmood announced the withdrawal of the ordinance and government officials held formal negotiations, resulting in a written agreement.