Internet service has finally been restored in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) after a five-day disruption. Residents across the region, including Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Rawalakot, Mirpur, and Pallandri, reported regaining online access on Thursday. However, some areas are still experiencing slow internet speeds.
The internet shutdown began on May 12th in response to protests organized by the Joint Action Committee. The committee, which garnered significant public support, had been demonstrating since May 11th. Although internet service was briefly restored on May 13th following an agreement between the government and the protestors, it was subsequently suspended again.
The situation finally improved on Tuesday when the Joint Action Committee called off their strike after their demands were met. This development paved the way for the restoration of internet services and a return to normalcy in the region. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also visited Muzaffarabad, the capital of AJK, today to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.
