'Can't Protect Those Without People's Mandate': PML(N) Withdraws Support From PoK Govt

Last Updated:October 21, 2025, 22:24 IST

A no-confidence motion is likely to be tabled soon in the PoK assembly by the PML(N) or the PPP to choose a new leader of the house

Earlier in the month, the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee led protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (Image: ANI)

The ongoing political crisis has deepened in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, as the ruling party withdrew its support from the government in the region.

The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), or the PML(N) announced that it was parting ways with the government in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and intends to sit in the opposition.

“Can’t protect a prime minister or government that doesn’t have the people’s mandate," the PML(N) said.

The prime minister of PoK is Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq – an independent, who took charge with the support of the Forward Bloc, PML(N), and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). A no-confidence motion is likely to be tabled soon in the PoK assembly by the PML(N) or the PPP to choose a new leader of the house.

Recent protests by the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) have raised questions and concerns about the current government. Protesters have demanded Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq’s removal. Now, the ruling party in Pakistan’s federal government has withdrawn its support amid growing unrest.

Earlier this month, violent clashes broke out between the police and protesters in PoK’s Muzaffarabad on Neelum Bridge, along with Bagh district’s Dhirkot and Mirpur over three days. Police had resorted to shelling and aerial firing on protesters leaving at least 15 dead and several injured.

The protests were led by JKJAAC with a sustained call against the authorities. The agitation left the region paralysed with markets, shops, and local businesses closed, and transport services suspended.

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