Pakistan, Oct. 3 -- The recent wave of disruptions and agitation caused by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Azad Jammu & Kashmir has drawn widespread concern, as ongoing protests and unrest threatens the region's political stability. However, the decision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to constitute a high-level negotiation committee is indeed a welcome and constructive step in addressing the matter. By choosing the path of dialogue, the government has reinforced the principle that political differences must be resolved through engagement rather than confrontation.

Recognizing the growing tension, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif swiftly acted to defuse the crisis. He not only announced the formation of a high-powered c...