Dear reader, online ads enable us to deliver the journalism you value. Please support us by taking a moment to
Policing former Fata
Halfway solutions can only reproduce another lawless Fata, with ominous ramifications for Pakistan.
Afzal Ali Shigri
A constitutional conundrum
The minister’s views are in conflict with the Supreme Court’s ruling on Gilgit-Baltistan.
GB: the way forward
The people of Gilgit-Baltistan can now approach the Supreme Court for their fundamental rights directly.
A constitutional black hole
It was hoped that the new government would seek to address the GB question.
The Diamer-Bhasha challenge
If the government is genuinely interested in this project, it must take some concrete steps.
Constitutional rights denied
The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Order, 2018, retracted even the limited empowerment granted in 2009.
Disempowering GB
Attempts are afoot to reverse the march of history.
Goal eludes Gilgit-Baltistan
It appears that the centre’s aim is to impose cosmetic changes on GB’s governance structure.
Taxation without representation
The Gilgit-Baltistan Council is a typical creation of a colonised mindset.
Considering alternative routes
Multiple land connections are key to CPEC’s success.
Police’s political restructuring
The situation will take decades to reset even if such inductions are stopped.
A new status for GB
The simplest solution lies in setting into motion a concrete plan to merge Gilgit-Baltistan with Pakistan.
Judiciary & investigation
The role of the judicial magistrates is critical for thorough investigations and as a check on police.
Constitutional rights for GB
The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have been waiting for full citizenship rights for almost 70 years.
Land ownership rights
The Gilgit-Baltistan people’s rights to their land must be recognised for CPEC to succeed.
GB province: a CPEC prerequisite
Gilgit-Baltistan is strategically located at the entry point of the CPEC route.
A flawed anti-terrorism law
The fundamental flaw of ATA is its definition of terrorism, which has led to its rampant misuse.
The precarious status of GB
The failure to grant constitutional status to Gilgit-Baltistan may complicate CPEC’s legality.
An alternate route for CPEC
Modern technology can be easily harnessed to open up a well-travelled historical route again.
GB’s hydropower potential
It is time to enter into a new governance arrangement; empowering Gilgit-Baltistan residents.