Lockdown in the Shadows of the Election The phrase "collapsed" aptly describes the state of everyday life in Pakistan administered Kashmir, where the lead up to the July 27 legislative assembly election has been marred by protests, strikes, and an internet blackout.
The unrest began in June after authorities banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), sparking weeks of clashes and sit ins that have resulted in dozens of deaths.
The disruption to daily life caused by roadblocks and the prolonged internet shutdown has overshadowed the election itself for many people.