The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has postponed its planned long march on Muzaffarabad for a week following back-channel negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff.

The deferral comes after several rounds of talks involving mediators like the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Chairman and local leaders, who facilitated discussions between JAAC and the government.Prime Minister Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore expressed concern over the crisis, urging an end to violence and emphasizing the need for peace.JAAC leaders confirmed that they had written to the army chief after official channels failed to address their concerns.

Meanwhile, the AJK Home Secretary criticized JAAC for spreading 'baseless propaganda' and inciting unrest, accusing the group of undermining Kashmiri values and disrupting daily life.

The situation remains tense, with thousands gathering in Rawalakot despite the postponement, highlighting the complex political dynamics at play in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.