Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities

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Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir led to clashes with police, causing a general strike that shut down cities across the region. The civil society groups involved were recently banned, highlighting ongoing tensions and security challenges.

MUZAFFARABAD, June 9 - Cities and towns across Pakistan-administered Kashmir were brought to a standstill on Tuesday after protesters clashed with security forces ahead of a general strike called by a recently banned alliance of civil society groups.