In Pakistan-administered Jammu Kashmir, newly elected Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has quickly drawn criticism for sidelining official protocols in favour of personal friendships. Within two weeks, he allowed a friend to drive his state vehicle during a high-security road trip, invited the same friend onto a Guard of Honour stage, and gave his brother an office in the PM Secretariat despite no official role. These actions have deepened public disillusionment, raising serious governance and security concerns.
