Tensions Flare: Pakistan Leaders Promote 'Liberation' Narrative in PoK, India Responds

• Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir have intensified provocative rhetoric in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
• Asim Munir reportedly promoted 'jihad' and vowed 'Kashmir will be liberated soon' during a visit to the Line of Control (LoC).
• Shehbaz Sharif asserted that India has 'no option' but to grant self-determination, accusing India of 'aggressive, expansionist designs'.
• Intelligence sources indicate this rhetoric leads to increased tension, infiltration, and violence in conflict zones.
• Local PoK residents express frustration, fearing the rhetoric is 'political messaging' causing economic disruption and harming tourism, education, and employment.