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What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Al Jazeera Monday 10 August 2026, 06:26 UTC 1 min read
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What's driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? Pakistan-administered Kashmir is facing its biggest political crisis in years, with deadly protests ahead of a final round of voting in regional elections.

What's driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? Pakistan-administered Kashmir is facing its biggest political crisis in years, with deadly protests ahead of a final round of voting in regional elections. Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner explains why the wider territory is divided and what’s driving the latest unrest. Published On 10 Aug 2026
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