Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is facing a severe shortage of food, fuel and medicines as unrest intensifies across the region. Residents and opposition groups accuse Islamabad of deliberately restricting the supply of essential goods. Pakistani authorities have denied these allegations, but reports from local media suggest that shortages are worsening in several districts amid ongoing protests and shutdowns.
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Shortages Deepen Across Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
The crisis has emerged during a large-scale protest movement led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has disrupted transport networks and daily life. Markets, pharmacies and businesses have remained closed in many areas, further deepening the shortage of basic necessities. Clashes linked to the unrest have reportedly resulted in multiple casualties, adding to tensions in the region.
Residents in key areas such as Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot and Neelum Valley report growing difficulties in accessing food, fuel and medicines. Many people say grocery stores and pharmacies have been shut for days, while supply chains remain badly affected. Motorists have also reported fuel shortages, forcing some to rely on black-market sources to continue travel and essential movement.
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Allegations of Food Blockade Intensify Political Tensions
According to reports from AFP, BBC Urdu and Dawn, vehicles carrying essential goods have allegedly been stopped at checkpoints while entering the region. Truck drivers and residents claim that shipments of flour, rice, vegetables and medicines have been delayed or blocked, leaving supplies stranded and causing perishable goods to spoil. Some travelers also allege they were forced to discard essential items at checkpoints before being allowed to proceed.
Pakistani authorities reject claims of any deliberate blockade, stating that essential supplies are still moving into the region. However, some reports suggest officials are using supply restrictions as part of a strategy to control the protest movement. Meanwhile, protests continue to spread across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with tensions rising as shortages and unrest deepen across the territory.
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