Opposition Calls for Talks After Delegation Blocked from AJK

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The main opposition alliance in Pakistan has urged for immediate talks with the Joint Awami Action Committee following the obstruction of a delegation from the Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) en route to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday.

The delegation aimed to meet with protesters, show solidarity, and assess the situation on the ground.

According to TTAP spokesperson Hussein Ahmed Yousafzai, the delegation was halted at Kahuta and denied further access to AJK.

Yousafzai criticized the government’s actions, stating, “There is no justification for stopping a peaceful political delegation from accessing protesters,” and called for an explanation from the authorities.

The opposition alliance emphasized the need for meaningful dialogue with the protesters and demanded practical progress on their grievances.

They also called for an impartial inquiry into allegations of excessive force used against demonstrators, insisting that the injured receive immediate medical attention and that those arrested be granted access to justice.

Looking ahead, the opposition is pressing for unhindered access for political and social representatives, including their own delegation, to AJK.

The situation remains tense, and the alliance’s calls for dialogue may shape the political landscape in the region as they seek to address the concerns of the protesters.