Pakistan Defence Minister says PoK protesters 'enemies' like India, rules out dialogue

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called PoK protesters enemies like India and ruled out dialogue on Tuesday (July 28, 2026). Clashes between demonstrators and security personnel caused 20 deaths by Wednesday (July 29, 2026). The Joint Awami Action Committee held protests over election rigging, while shops in Mirpur remained closed.