Srinagar, July 31 -- The continuing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is a stark reminder that force can never substitute dialogue. Reports of security forces using excessive force against peaceful demonstrators, resulting in casualties and injuries, have once again exposed the deepening disconnect between the people and the authorities. A region already burdened by political uncertainty is now witnessing a crisis of trust that demands urgent attention rather than suppression. The protesters are not merely expressing anger; they are voicing concerns over governance, economic hardships, unemployment and the denial of democratic rights. These are issues that require political engagement and administrative accountability. ...