Raja, Nasir allege suppression of civil liberties, voting rightsThe opposition on Tuesday blasted the state's handling of the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), alleging that public rights, constitutional rule and freedom of expression were being undermined, while calling for an end to "state repression". They maintained that constitutional and democratic rights were under threat and demanded an end to coercive measures against the people. He called on the authorities to end brutality, saying his party was fighting for the nation and for decency. Speaking on the occasion, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas said every state must function in accordance with its constitution and the rule of law. He asserted that Azad Kashmir was not part of Pakistan but a separate state, and condemned the alleged use of force against protesters.