Emergency Looms in PoK: Army Takes Over Hotels, Madrassas Shut Amid Fear of Indian Strike

Emergency Looms in PoK: Fearing an Indian military response after the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is on high alert. Hotels are handed over to the army, madrassas shut, tourists banned, and airspace restricted—hinting at an emergency-like situation.

Pakistan in the shadow of fear! Army in hotels and guest houses in PoK. Madrassas closed; Emergency-like situation due to fear of India. Since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan have increased dramatically. In the meantime, there is fear in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) as well, and Chaudhary Anwar-ul-Haq, the prime minister there, has threatened to declare an emergency if things become worse.

Tourists’ entry banned

Given the security situation amid apprehensions of possible military action by India, entry of tourists has been banned in Neelam Valley and sensitive areas near the Line of Control (LOC). Along with this, orders have also been given to close religious madrassas for 10 days.

The Prime Minister of PoK has claimed that full preparations have been made to ensure the supply of food, medicines, and other essential items in case of aggression by India. One billion rupees have been transferred to the emergency fund, and operators of hotels, guesthouses, and wedding halls have offered their properties to the army.

Madrassas closed

The authorities have decided to close the madrassas located in sensitive areas around Neelam Valley and LoC for 10 days. There is a fear that India may target these institutions by calling them terrorist training centers.

Law Minister Mian Abdul Wahid said, “We are dealing with a cunning, cruel, and conspiratorial enemy, whose nefarious actions cannot be ruled out.”

Ban on air services

Flights in Karachi and Lahore airspace have been announced to be closed for 8 hours (8 am to 4 pm) every day during the entire month. Flights are also being affected in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Prime Minister of PoK said in the assembly that we are ready to deal with every situation. He also noted that firing is being done by the Indian Army, which has also caused damage.

In an emergency meeting, hotel associations expressed solidarity with the army and said they would hand over their establishments if needed.

 

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