News stories for Afzal Ali Shigri

Constitutional rights denied

The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Order, 2018, retracted even the limited empowerment granted in 2009. Published Aug 04, 2018 07:09am

Attempts are afoot to reverse the march of history. Published May 20, 2018 07:26am

It appears that the centre’s aim is to impose cosmetic changes on GB’s governance structure. Published Mar 11, 2018 07:15am

The Gilgit-Baltistan Council is a typical creation of a colonised mindset. Published Jan 02, 2018 07:01am

Multiple land connections are key to CPEC’s success. Published Dec 11, 2017 06:56am

The situation will take decades to reset even if such inductions are stopped. Published Nov 14, 2017 07:19am

The simplest solution lies in setting into motion a concrete plan to merge Gilgit-Baltistan with Pakistan. Published Oct 24, 2017 06:56am

The role of the judicial magistrates is critical for thorough investigations and as a check on police. Published Jun 19, 2017 02:55am

The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have been waiting for full citizenship rights for almost 70 years. Published May 23, 2017 01:24am

The Gilgit-Baltistan people’s rights to their land must be recognised for CPEC to succeed. Published Apr 15, 2017 06:43am

Gilgit-Baltistan is strategically located at the entry point of the CPEC route. Updated Jun 12, 2017 04:23pm

The fundamental flaw of ATA is its definition of terrorism, which has led to its rampant misuse. Updated Jun 19, 2017 02:52am

The failure to grant constitutional status to Gilgit-Baltistan may complicate CPEC’s legality. Published Oct 28, 2016 01:37am

Modern technology can be easily harnessed to open up a well-travelled historical route again. Updated Jun 21, 2017 07:04pm

It is time to enter into a new governance arrangement; empowering Gilgit-Baltistan residents. Published Jul 11, 2016 06:49am

The fair settlement of border tensions with KP is a test case that is being monitored by the people of GB. Published May 30, 2016 03:00am

For GB, it is absolutely vital that the benefits of CPEC are experienced uniformly. Published May 12, 2016 02:02am

The youth of Gilgit-Baltistan question the continued disregard for the rights of the people of this area. Published Mar 21, 2016 02:44am

Ensuring peace is the primary responsibility of the state, and not of educational institutions. Published Mar 12, 2016 07:00am

Despite legal provisions for their protection, women suffer at the hands of the male-dominated police. Published Feb 02, 2016 02:13am