Tensions between India and Pakistan are flaring up again—and this time, it’s hitting close to home for residents in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Local authorities have reportedly advised people to stockpile food, fuel, and other essentials as fears grow over a possible escalation in the region.
The sudden advisory has sparked anxiety and speculation, with many wondering if a larger conflict is brewing. Markets in parts of PoK are already seeing panic buying, as shelves begin to empty and prices rise. While officials haven’t confirmed any specific threat, the mood on the ground is anything but calm.
This comes just days after sharp exchanges between New Delhi and Islamabad, raising concerns that the decades-old dispute over Kashmir could be heading into a more volatile phase.
