According to a progress report, an additional 16 demands of JAAC are partially completed or under active process, while only four face an impasse or have been deemed not feasible.
AJK govt fulfills 24 out of 44 JAAC demands; 16 in process: Progress report
By Ishtiaq Ahmed
ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (APP): The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has achieved significant progress in implementing its agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), successfully completing 24 out of 44 total demands.
According to a progress report, an additional 16 demands are partially completed or under active process, while only four face an impasse or have been deemed not feasible.
The report outlines massive governance and relief breakthroughs alongside critical challenges, where remaining political demands are being considered as an attempt to disrupt the democratic process in AJK.
According to the details, the JAAC was formed in September 2023, initially based on three core economic demands including subsidized flour, reduction in electricity tariffs and reduction of elite privileges.
Following its formation, AJK experienced widespread protests, shutter-downs, wheel-jam strikes, violence, and clashes in May 2024. By September 2025, JAAC expanded its agenda into a formal charter consisting of 38 demands, backed by further shutdowns and protests across AJK. This led to a formal peace agreement signed between the AJK Government and JAAC in October 2025.
However, despite massive implementation progress, fresh protest calls and a march call were mobilized across AJK recently. On May 11, 2026, JAAC put forward eight additional demands. Subsequently, JAAC was proscribed on June 5.
According to the progress report, several unresolved demands are seen as direct challenges to the existing democratic, constitutional, and political order. These include the demand for overseas voting, which is viewed as impractical, and the abolition of refugee seats, which is perceived as an attempt to undermine the Kashmir cause. Meanwhile, various other constitutional and political demands also remain unresolved.
As per implementation report, 177 FIRs have been withdrawn, except for 15 cases involving deaths. All suspended employees have been reinstated, and Kashmiri protestors detained in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been released.
The size of the cabinet has been reduced to 20 ministers. The Local Government (LG) Act was approved through the AJK Legislative Assembly, and the transfer of funds is underway. Additionally, the Ehtesab Bureau and Anti-Corruption Establishment have been merged.
A compensation has been completely paid to affected families, including Rs. 70 million to the families of seven deceased individuals and Rs. 48 million to 48 injured persons. A job was also provided to the brother of the late Azar, who died during the JAAC protest.
As an economic and utility relief, the wheat supply measures have been implemented, with the case taken up with the Government of Pakistan for a 30:70 ratio. Electricity meter procurement has shifted to e-tendering via an MoU with PPRA. The 5 KW load charges for schools and colleges have been abolished. Dues of Mangla Dam affectees have also been cleared.
The Health Card initiative has been implemented and open merit has been enforced in educational institutions, and two additional education boards have been established. Garbage collection mechanisms and the Dadyal Kashmir colony water supply scheme have been integrated into the Annual Development Programme (ADP). Construction of the Rehman Bridge has been completed, and property transfer tax formulation has been sent to the AJK Legislative Assembly.
The proposal for a judicial commission to enquire into the JAAC confrontation with AJK Police faces legal hurdles as the AJK High Court refused to notify the commission, leaving the Government of AJK likely to nominate a retired judge.
The ongoing major initiatives include the cellular internet services expansion, the Mangla Dam uprising solution framework, Mirpur Airport feasibility processing with the Ministry of Defence, and the Kahuta-Azad Pattan Road reconstruction under the federal PSDP 2025-26 are ongoing. Survey works for electricity system upgradation via IESCO and healthcare funding for CT scan and MRI machines are also currently in progress.
Ishtiaq Ahmed, APP’s Foreign Editor, leads coverage of the Prime Minister, President and Foreign Office, bringing over 20 years of journalism experience from local and international publications – Reach out at 03335293238/ [email protected]
