Pakistan has reportedly blocked access to Al Jazeera’s English-language news website for many internet users after the Qatar-based broadcaster reported on unrest and assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The disruption came days after Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting accused the network of “selective reporting” and “yellow journalism.” Reportedly, On August 2, 2026, Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting posted on X accusing Al Jazeera of carrying out “selective reporting” from “handpicked polling stations” in Muzaffarabad. The criticism of Al Jazeera came shortly after the network aired extensive reports from the disputed region. #WATCH | Delhi: On Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "… The Pakistani establishment continues to unleash ruthless force against peaceful civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.