Governance Failure and Civil Resistance in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

The June 2026 events in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) highlight governance issues, including the banning of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, internet shutdowns, and security measures ahead of protests. Longstanding grievances over resource allocation, energy dependency on Islamabad, and political shifts undermining local autonomy have fueled unrest.