"Blood and Bread": The Unsettling Echoes of Kashmir's Past The recent upsurge in violence between security forces and protesters in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has brought to light a grim reality: even as we demand basic rights, our struggles can be hijacked by the power structures we're trying to challenge.
The Joint Awami Action Committee's protests have led to dozens of deaths and scores more injured, with makeshift clinics struggling to cope with critically wounded protesters.
The JAAC's demands for cheaper electricity and flour reflect the deep seated economic struggles faced by PoK's residents.