Protests over rising wheat prices and electricity tariffs have continued to paralyze Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for a third consecutive day, leading to a complete shutdown of the region. Demonstrations, organized by local traders and opposition parties, have resulted in clashes with police and the imposition of Section 144, prohibiting gatherings. Essential services are disrupted, and businesses remain closed, impacting daily life for residents. Authorities have arrested numerous protestors, further fueling public anger. The AJK government maintains it is addressing the issues, but opposition leaders claim the response is inadequate. Negotiations between the government and protest organizers have so far failed to yield a resolution, with demonstrators demanding immediate relief measures and a rollback of recent price hikes. The situation remains tense, with no immediate end to the unrest in sight.