Pakistan's crackdown in PoK revives focus on territory's legal limbo, economic woes

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir highlight its unresolved legal status and economic struggles. This region is not a Pakistani province and lacks federal revenue shares. Local assemblies possess limited powers, and residents have no national decision-making role. High unemployment and inflation plague the territory, which faces severe financial stress. Despite generating electricity, residents endure frequent power cuts and high tariffs.

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