MIRPUR (Engineer Rohan Chaudhary) – The Joint Public Action Committee has reaffirmed its peaceful approach toward political struggle. Saad Ansari Advocate, a senior member of the committee, said their two-and-a-half-year movement is before the public. He assured that the September 29 protest will also remain peaceful. Ansari urged the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government to implement the Charter of Demands, emphasizing that the committee never rejected dialogue and still believes talks can resolve the crisis.
Speaking at a press conference in the Kashmir Press Club, Ansari appeared with Advocate Nazia Shah, Advocate Danish Raja, and colleagues. He recalled that when the government of Pakistan offered negotiations, the committee responded positively and accepted a formal process. Later, he said, rulers sabotaged the talks by diverting attention toward the cipher issue. This, he argued, destroyed trust in negotiations and left people’s demands unaddressed.
Ansari clarified that their struggle is not directed against Pakistan or its armed forces. He underlined their respect for all state institutions while pressing for reforms. According to him, the government issued dummy notifications four times during talks but never honored them. Despite the disappointment, the Joint Public Action Committee withdrew its long march calls in good faith. The government, he noted, still has time to act wisely and accept the genuine demands of the people.
Calling for accountability, Ansari demanded a high-level inquiry into the cipher controversy. He also urged investigators to examine the allegations of RAW funding. He stressed that the truth must reach the public. At the same time, he warned authorities not to violate the sanctity of homes. He cautioned that such actions could trigger unrest.
Ansari stressed that there is no armed person in their ranks and no one opposes Pakistan or its institutions. The demand, he explained, is simple: cut the privileges of the elite and provide health, education, and basic facilities to ordinary citizens. He thanked political workers, civil society members, lawyers, and citizens for uniting under the Joint Public Action Committee. Finally, he appealed to the people of AJK to participate in the September 29 protest for the future of their children.
