Pahalgam, Aug. 5 -- Six years after the abrogation of Article 370, a stark contrast has emerged between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

While Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing rapid infrastructure development, a tourism boom and expanding economic opportunities, residents across PoJK continue to grapple with internet shutdowns, shuttered markets, disrupted banking services and growing public discontent.

Residents of Muzaffarabad describe a region struggling with prolonged disruptions to essential services.

An ongoing internet shutdown has brought businesses to a standstill, paralysed banking operations and affected education. Markets remain closed in several areas, public transport has been disrupted, an...