The recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan has led to a significant shift in sentiment in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. As locals celebrate this truce, expressing support for Islamabad, there's an emerging recognition of the nuanced political landscape. Even pro-independence activists are noting a change, appreciating Pakistan's military response. Historically, Kashmir has been a focal point of conflict and national identity, with deep-rooted grievances over local governance persisting despite external military dynamics. Protests against rising living costs highlight ongoing local frustrations, revealing a complex relationship between regional aspirations and national affiliations.
Some locals took to the streets to celebrate the truce with India as a victory for Islamabad - a rare public expression of Pakistani nationalism in Pakistani-administered Azad Kashmir.
Even pro-independence activists here have shifted their tone. Pakistan's response during this limited war was widely appreciated, said Muhammad Rafiq Dar, a spokesman for the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front.
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