US responds to civilian deaths caused by Pakistani forces in PoK
A spokesperson for the US State Department addressed the recent killing of civilians by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir while speaking to ANI. The official stated, "We urge officials to create the conditions for free and fair elections that can be conducted in a peaceful manner." The spokesperson further added, "We call on all protesters to express their grievances peacefully, and we call on local authorities to exercise restraint."