PoliticsHow is Islamabad handling the crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

An election intended to reinforce democracy in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been overshadowed by rapidly escalating disorder. Dozens of people died in clashes involving protesters and security forces as voting began. The violence came after weeks of demonstrations led by a group that has since been banned and is demanding electoral reform. Islamabad says it will consider changes only through a constitutional amendment. The turmoil during the vote’s opening phase has become one of the biggest challenges surrounding the process.