Protests intensify in Gilgit Baltistan as Islamabad tightens grip on illegally-occupied region

Protests intensify in Gilgit Baltistan as Islamabad tightens grip on illegally-occupied region

A huge gathering comprising members of a regional political party, Awami Action Committee and rights activists gathered in Gilgit, the capital city of illegally-occupied Gilgit Baltistan to oppose Islamabad‘s policies, which they say are intrusive, exploitative and discriminatory. The event marked an intensified indigenous resistance to Islamabad’s vigorous attempts at expanding its political control over … Read more

Pakistan PM Imran Khan announces Rs 370 billion development package for Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan PM Imran Khan announces Rs 370 billion development package for Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday announced a development package of Rs 370 billion for Gilgit-Baltistan to help its youth through skill development initiatives and transform the region into a top tourism destination. Khan visited the region’s capital Gilgit along with cabinet ministers and addressed a gathering attended by lawmakers of Gilgit-Baltistan and supporters … Read more

Pak Army-Imran’s plan for Gilgit-Baltistan faces challenge from Maryam Nawaz

Pak Army-Imran’s plan for Gilgit-Baltistan faces challenge from Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan’s principal opposition party, the Pakistani Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif, has launched a tirade against a recent secret dinner meeting between that country’s army chief and a few parliamentarians to discuss holding elections in Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and declaring the area as the fifth province of the country. PML-N leader and Sharif’s daughter Maryam … Read more