This edition of the Jammu and Kashmir and PoJK Lens provides a comprehensive overview of key political, security, and developmental trends unfolding in Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan. Major developments include the emergence of a new political alliance in Kashmir seeking restoration of Article 370, intensified counter-terror operations in Kishtwar, and a significant hydropower expansion plan aimed at boosting J&K’s energy capacity. Additionally, the controversial Indus water diversion plan has triggered both domestic and international tensions. From PoJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, the newsletter highlights ecological crises, anti-land reform protests, infrastructure developments under CPEC, and efforts to modernise banking systems. Together, these stories underscore the evolving dynamics of governance, security, and regional stability across both sides of the Line of Control.