The 12 refugee seats that shape PoK's future: How Pakistan's military uses them to maintain its grip on the region
A landmark ruling by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court, upholding the constitutional protection of 12 controversial refugee seats, has ignited deadly protests across the region, leaving at least 11 dead and dozens injured in recent clashes. The decision, handed down on June 7, fueled long-simmering resentment from the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which accuses Islamabad of leveraging these seats to maintain an iron grip on local politics ahead of crucial July 27 assembly elections.






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