Most of JAAC's demands from Oct 2025 agreement fulfilled: minister
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At a glance
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry stated that most demands from an October 2025 agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have been met.
- Chaudhry reported that 35 out of 38 demands have been implemented, countering claims that only three demands were fulfilled.
- He emphasized that dialogue, not violent demonstrations, is the appropriate way to address remaining issues.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry asserted on Sunday that the Pakistani government has largely fulfilled its commitments made in an agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in October 2025. He stated that a significant majority of the agreed-upon demands have been implemented, aiming to counter what he described as negative propaganda.
Thirty-five out of 38 demands have been implemented.
During a press conference in Islamabad, Chaudhry reported that "Thirty-five out of 38 demands have been implemented." He specifically addressed and refuted claims suggesting that the government had only met three of the demands. The minister stressed the importance of constructive dialogue as the primary method for resolving any outstanding issues, cautioning against the use of "violent demonstrations."
Negative propaganda was being spread that the government has only three out of 38 demands.
The minister's statement comes amid ongoing discussions and potential lingering concerns from the JAAC regarding the implementation of the agreement. By highlighting the high percentage of fulfilled demands, the government appears to be signaling progress and encouraging continued engagement through peaceful means.
Emphasizing that the solution cannot be 'violent demonstrations' and dialogue should be the way forward.
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