Protesters in Pakistan’s Kashmir ended days of deadly anti-government demonstrations on Saturday after reaching an agreement with the government, officials said.

A telecommunications blackout imposed by the government was gradually lifted throughout the day, an AFP journalist witnessed.

The clashes left at least six civilians and three police officers dead.

“The government has agreed to our demands, and we are thankful to it,” said Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a member of the Awami Action Committee (AAC), the civil rights group that led the protest.

He confirmed the demonstration had been called off.

The agreement, signed by federal ministers and shared with the media, includes pledges to reduce the size of the cabinet and senior officials in the civil service.

The government also agreed to in

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