Trilateral Agreement Between the Government of Pakistan, the Government of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, and the Joint Awami Action Committee
1. Cases under Anti-Terrorism Laws
Incidents of violence and destruction will be prosecuted under anti-terrorism laws. These events caused loss of life among both law enforcement personnel and protesters. Judicial commissions will be established where deemed necessary.
In effect, cases will be registered under anti-terrorism provisions against individuals from both sides involved in the violent incidents between September 29 and October 3, 2025.
2. Compensation for the Deceased and Injured
Those killed during the events of October 1–2, 2025, will receive compensation equivalent to that paid to members of law enforcement agencies.
Individuals injured by gunfire will be given 1 million rupees each.
One family member of every deceased person will be provided with government employment within 20 days.
3. Education Boards and Federal Affiliation
Two additional Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education will be established in Muzaffarabad and Poonch.
Together with the existing Mirpur Board, all three will be affiliated with the Federal Board within 30 days, ending the autonomous educational board structure in the region.
4. Regularisation of Mangla Dam Affected Families’ Lands
Lands under the possession of families displaced by the Mangla Raising Project will be regularised within 30 days.
5. Implementation of the Local Government Act 1990
The Local Government Act of 1990 will be implemented in its true spirit within 90 days, in accordance with judicial directives.
6. Health Card Funding
The PaJK government will release the required funds within 15 days for the implementation of the Health Card scheme.
7. Medical Equipment in All Districts
With funding from the Government of Pakistan, MRI and CT scan machines will be provided to all districts of PaJK. No deadline has been specified for completion.
8. Power Infrastructure Improvement
The Government of Pakistan will provide 10 billion rupees under the release plan to upgrade and strengthen the electricity distribution system.
9. Administrative and Structural Reforms
The cabinet size will be limited to 20 ministers and advisers.
The number of administrative secretaries will not exceed 20 at any time.
The Civil Defence Department and the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) will be merged.
The Accountability Bureau and Anti-Corruption Department will be combined.
The Accountability Bureau Act will be harmonised with Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws.
10. Tunnel Projects Feasibility Studies
The Government of Pakistan will conduct feasibility studies for two tunnels:
Kahori/Kamsar Tunnel (3.7 km)
Chhaplani Tunnel (0.6 km) on the Neelum Valley Road
These projects will be prioritised as per the Saudi Development Fund’s PC-I, dated December 6, 2022.
11. Refugee Constituency Review Committee
A high-level legal and constitutional committee will be formed to review the assembly seats of refugees settled in Pakistan.
It will consist of:
Two legal experts from the Government of Pakistan
Two experts from the PaJK government
Two members from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)
Until the committee submits its final report, all funds and ministerial portfolios of refugee representatives will remain suspended.
Subsequent decisions on their funds and ministries will depend on the committee’s recommendations.
Additional Points
Judicial Commission on Violence:
A judicial commission, headed by a High Court judge, will be established to register FIRs related to violent incidents at Banjosa (Sept 21, 2025), Muzaffarabad (Sept 30–Oct 1), Plak, Dheerkot, Riyan Kotli, and Mirpur (Oct 1–2).
Mirpur International Airport:
The establishment of an International Airport in Mirpur will be announced within the current fiscal year, following consultation with relevant authorities and the Government of Pakistan.
Property Transfer Tax Adjustment:
Property transfer tax rates will be revised within three months to match those in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Implementation of the 2019 Hydel Projects Judgment:
The 2019 High Court ruling concerning hydel projects will be implemented in full.
Water Supply Feasibility Studies:
Feasibility studies for greater water supply schemes in all 10 districts will be completed within the current fiscal year.
Hospital Upgrades:
Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals will receive ADP funding to establish operation theatres and nurseries.
Bridge Construction:
Construction of the Gulpur and Rehman Pul bridges will be funded under the ADP program.
Tax Reductions:
Advance taxes will be reduced in line with the rates applicable in FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Open Merit Admissions:
Educational institutions will strictly enforce open merit in student admissions.
Water Supply and Transmission Projects:
The Kashmir Colony (Dadyal) water supply and transmission line will be constructed through ADP funding.
Property Rights for Refugees:
Refugees living in Meendar Colony, Dadyal, will be granted property rights.
Transport Policy Review:
The transport policy will be revised in accordance with the High Court’s decision on the use of 1300cc vehicles by the judiciary.
Release of Arrested Protesters:
Kashmiri protesters arrested in Rawalpindi and Islamabad on October 2–3, 2025, will be released.
Implementation and Monitoring Mechanism
To ensure compliance and follow-up, a Monitoring and Implementation Committee will be established, comprising representatives from:
The Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir
The Joint Awami Action Committee
The committee will be responsible for:
Resolving disputes arising from the interpretation or implementation of the agreement.
Setting rules, procedures, and timelines for each clause.
Reviewing privileges and benefits granted to judges, ministers, and senior officials.
From the Government of Pakistan, the following will serve as members:
Amir Muqam, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan (and States and Frontier Regions)
Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
Four additional members will be nominated later.
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Original Demands of the Action Committee
1. Privileges of the ruling elite
End all special privileges of the ruling elite across the legislature, executive, and judiciary. Post-retirement benefits should be limited to pensions, with all free facilities withdrawn.
Restrict government officials to vehicles of up to 1300 cc capacity.
2. Abolish reserved seats
Abolish assembly seats reserved in the name of refugees settled in Pakistan.
3. Healthcare
Provide free medical care for the people of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
4. Education
Guarantee free and uniform education for all.
5. International airport
Establish an international airport in the region.
6. Quota system
Abolish the quota system in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
7. Commercial bills
Enforce the notifications related to commercial billing.
8. Electricity agreements
Implement all agreements concerning electricity.
9. Flour distribution
Maintain flour quality and ensure allocations and agreements are honoured.
10. Garbage treatment plants
Build garbage treatment plants in all districts.
11. Cases against protestors
Withdraw all cases filed by the state against citizens during the movement.
12. Hydropower projects
Implement the High Court’s decision regarding hydropower agreements with the Government of Pakistan.
13. Banking
Grant the Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir Bank the status of a scheduled bank.
14. Mobile companies
End exploitative practices by mobile service providers.
15. Infrastructure
Construct the road from Azad Pattan to Soun.
16. Compensation for victims’ families
Provide government employment to the brother of Azhar, who was killed during the movement.
17. Forests
Protect forests and take steps to curb timber smuggling.
18. Clean water
Ensure access to safe drinking water.
19. Repeal of Act 2021
Abolish Act 2021.
20. Expressway
Build an expressway connecting all parts of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
21. Shounter Tunnel
Construct the Shounter Tunnel to connect Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir with Gilgit-Baltistan.
22. Lohar Gali Tunnel
Construct a tunnel from Lohar Gali to Muzaffarabad.
23. Leepa and Bhidi tunnels
Build tunnels to connect the Leepa Valley and Bhidi.
24. End corruption and favouritism
Eliminate bribery and the culture of personal recommendations in government departments.
25. Agriculture and livestock reforms
Introduce reforms in the agriculture and livestock sectors.
26. Employment
Provide job opportunities or unemployment allowances.
27. Non-custom paid vehicles
Relax laws concerning the use of non-custom paid vehicles.
28. Taxes
Reduce property transfer taxes and offer tax exemptions.
29. Disabled persons’ quota
Allocate employment quotas for persons with disabilities.
30. Judicial reforms
Bring reforms in the judiciary.
31. Local governance and student unions
Restore the powers of local government representatives and revive student unions.
32. Development budget
Ensure the development budget is not allowed to lapse.
33. Deployment of external forces
Abolish laws related to the deployment of external forces.
34. Bridges
Construct the Rehman Bridge and Gulpur Bridge.
35. Appointments
Make all ad-hoc appointments through the Public Service Commission.
36. Business community
Provide protection and facilities to traders.
37. Local committees
Accept the demands of local-level action committees and district and tehsil levels.
Age: 35
Umar Nazir Khan, often called Umar Nazir Kashmiri, is a prominent political activist and central leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (PaJK). Known for his strong organisational skills and populist appeal, he has emerged as a key mobilizer in the recent civil disobedience movements demanding lower electricity tariffs, subsidised flour, and local governance reforms.
At around 35, Khan represents a younger generation of Kashmiri activists blending street politics with negotiation-based advocacy. In May 2024 and again during the September–October 2025 unrest, he played a decisive role in leading demonstrations and negotiating with federal envoys from Islamabad. His stance stresses autonomy, fiscal justice, and accountability of local and Pakistani authorities.
He has increasingly positioned himself as a unifying figure, appealing across party lines and civic groups, emphasising that PaJK’s struggle is for dignity, not separation. His rhetoric combines pragmatism with popular grievance, making him a key interlocutor between protesters and Islamabad during recent accords.
Shaukat Nawaz Mir
Age: About 49
Shaukat Nawaz Mir is one of the most visible social and political activists in PaJK and a senior leader of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC).
Coming from a politically rooted family in Muzaffarabad, Mir’s father was a close aide to former AJK Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan, which helped shape his civic and political instincts. He founded the All Azad Kashmir Anjuman Tajran (Traders Association) and later became President of the Central Anjuman Tajran Muzaffarabad in 2022. Through these roles, he championed economic justice and led the Save the River campaign against destructive hydropower projects such as Neelum–Jhelum and Kohala.
In 2025, the AJK High Court ordered his removal from trade leadership roles amid political friction, which only elevated his popularity. His fiery speeches in Lal Chowk, Muzaffarabad, drew thousands and cemented his image as a fearless defender of people’s rights.
Sardar Aman Khan Kashmiri
Age: Around 30
Sardar Aman Khan Kashmiri is a rising activist from Palandri, known for his digital campaigns and grassroots mobilisation. He represents a new generation of Kashmiri leaders who rely more on social media and peaceful protest than on traditional party structures.
Aman gained attention after organising the May 11, 2025, protest, one of the largest demonstrations in AJK, demanding economic justice and political autonomy. His digital outreach, through livestreams and online mobilisation, has earned him a strong following among youth across both sides of Kashmir.
Though not formally affiliated with any political party, he is connected with the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).
Raja Ghulam Mujtaba
Age: Estimated 50s
Raja Ghulam Mujtaba is a socio-political analyst, writer, and commentator from PaJK. He is the founder and chairman of the Opinion Maker Centre for Policy Studies, a think tank promoting discussion on South Asian geopolitics, governance, and social reform.
He frequently contributes to platforms and appears in TV and radio debates on Kashmir, Pakistan’s foreign policy, and regional affairs. Mujtaba is respected for blending academic insight with the lived realities of people in PaJK.
As a social worker and community advocate, he promotes education, civic awareness, and peaceful reform.
Though not a career politician, Mujtaba’s analytical activism and commitment to participatory governance have made him a respected voice in Kashmir’s intellectual and civic circles.
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