"A civil rights alliance on Saturday called off protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after reaching a deal with Pakistani authorities. The announcement brings an end to days of violent protests that left at least 10 people dead. Under the deal, the regional government led by Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq agreed to accept the alliance's demands, including cheaper wheat and reduced electricity tariffs. It also pledged to improve health, education, and other public sectors, as well as to reduce the size of the Cabinet."
"On Monday, thousands of protesters from nearby towns first converged on Muzaffarabad. The protests were led by Awami Action Committee (AAC), a civil rights organization formed to fight for local rights. Demonstrators were demanding an end to lucrative benefits for the political class, such as free electricity and expensive cars. The protests triggered clashes with security forces. Seven civilians and three police officers were killed, according to Khawaja Amiruddin, a local police officer."
Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ended after a civil rights alliance reached a deal with regional authorities that accepted key demands. The regional government agreed to provide cheaper wheat, lower electricity tariffs, and pledged improvements in health, education, and other public sectors, along with a reduction in Cabinet size. The demonstrations, led by the Awami Action Committee, began when thousands converged on Muzaffarabad demanding an end to elite privileges and provoked clashes with security forces that killed ten people. A high-level delegation conducted talks, and alliance leaders called on protesters to disperse amid hopes the commitments will be implemented.
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