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Judiciary & investigation
The role of the judicial magistrates is critical for thorough investigations and as a check on police.
Afzal Ali Shigri
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.
A historical dispute
The fair settlement of border tensions with KP is a test case that is being monitored by the people of GB.
Encompassing CPEC
For GB, it is absolutely vital that the benefits of CPEC are experienced uniformly.
Legal linkage with GB
The youth of Gilgit-Baltistan question the continued disregard for the rights of the people of this area.
Security challenge
Ensuring peace is the primary responsibility of the state, and not of educational institutions.
Women a ‘nuisance’ for police?
Despite legal provisions for their protection, women suffer at the hands of the male-dominated police.
No space for GB on CPEC table
Since GB has no say in CPEC projects, there is no one to safeguard its people’s rights.
GB’s constitutional challenge
Gilgit-Baltistan awaits full integration with Pakistan.
Muharram security challenge
The key to peace is the implementation of improved procedures for management of processions.
No plan of action
The fight against terrorism seems to be low on the government’s list of priorities.
Challenges for GB government
The demand for GB to be granted its constitutional rights cannot be postponed further.
Securing Karachi
The ongoing operation should be an eye-opener because the outcome so far has been dismal.