New Delhi, Jan 2 (NationPress) The tranquility that returned to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) in October is now on the verge of disruption as dialogue between the PoK’s Joint Awami Action Committee and the government has been abruptly halted.

In September, the region witnessed a surge in protests led by various organizations demanding essential developmental changes. The government of Pakistan intervened, promising to address all their concerns.

However, the committee has now accused the government of merely pretending to act and states that none of their demands have been addressed. Consequently, they have decided to withdraw from any further discussions with the government, indicating that protests are set to resume.

According to an intelligence evaluation, these upcoming protests are expected to be larger than previous demonstrations. This is not the first instance of the Pakistan government reneging on its promises, leaving the local populace increasingly frustrated.

Many observe that the government's treatment of PoK mirrors its approach in Balochistan. Residents of both areas accuse the government and senior military personnel of engaging in corruption, claiming that resources are diverted to major cities of Pakistan, leaving these regions significantly overlooked.

The Joint Awami Action Committee, which had formalized an agreement with the government in October, now insists that their demands must be met prior to any further dialogue. The original agreement stipulated bi-weekly meetings to assess progress, yet only three such meetings have occurred in the past three months, prompting accusations of government deceit.

The government had also committed to removing names from the Exit Control List (ECL) for several committee members and assured that FIRs against them would be dismissed, along with resolving issues concerning refugee seats. However, the complete failure to meet these commitments has incited anger among committee members.

The committee asserts that the government's actions since the October 3 agreement have been insubstantial. While a committee was formed to tackle refugee seat issues, it only addresses selective matters, which the PoK committee deems unacceptable, demanding comprehensive solutions.

They have declared that partial measures are insufficient, and this time they refuse to accept the government’s assurances. Indian officials remark that these occurrences are predictable, as this has always been Pakistan's stance regarding PoK.

Officials further caution that if these issues remain unresolved promptly, protests may escalate, leading to potential spillover into India.

Another official pointed out that the Pakistan Army holds the reins, having appointed several retired military officers to engage with intermediaries in the region. These individuals are tasked with exploiting PoK's resources, which the locals accuse of being misappropriated to benefit central Pakistan, with no advancements made in their own communities.

Moreover, substantial funds generated from these resources are reportedly siphoned off by military officials, who are also accused of widespread corruption. This situation has sparked controversy within the army, with a recent letter from the Guardians of Honour criticizing Field Marshal Asim Munir for incompetence, oppression, and corruption.

An official remarked that the Pakistan government has long misled the populace with false promises and has done so once again, leading to growing impatience among the people in the region.

It is only a matter of time before the situation in PoK spirals beyond the control of the Pakistani establishment, the official added.