People of Azad Jammu and Kashmir have strongly reacted to the protest call of banned Joint Awami Action Committee, saying it is adversely affecting their routine life.

In Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli and other districts routine life activities continue with all markets and business centers open.

The citizens say the poor daily wage earners are facing severe difficulties due to this strike while closure of hospitals and medical stores has aggravated problems of patients and their families.

The citizens say this protest of banned Joint Awami Action Committee has only added to the problems of the common man instead of reducing them.

They say the poor cannot afford any more strikes. The people also condemned the spread of rumors contrary to ground realities by some elements.

Traffic flows smoothly as per routine while commercial and business activities remain brisk across the state, reflecting public order and stability.   

The people of Azad Kashmir have given practical proof of being peaceful and informed citizens by rejecting the protest call and thwarting the evil designs of elements who were trying to disturb law and order situation in the state.