Pakistan's Ruling Party Softens Stance on PoK Protesters After Crackdown Backlash

Pakistan's ruling party, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has shifted its position on protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The party had previously alleged that members of the banned terrorist outfit Tehrik-e-Taliban were present among the demonstrators, using this claim to justify a government crackdown. However, the party has now reversed course, describing the protesters as 'patriots'. The sudden change in tone suggests the administration is facing significant political pressure over its handling of the unrest in PoK.
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