A case of inequitable policy
The pain of parting persists and the people of Gilgit-Baltistan continue to hope and long for the day when they will be
Afzal Ali Shigri
A historic day turned sour
Seventy-two years have passed without any resolution of the status of Gilgit-Baltistan.
The way forward
Surreptitiously, vested interests have proposed a 19th-century police structure.
Revisiting our Gilgit-Baltistan policy
In view of the changed geo-strategic situation, Pakistan must rethink its approach to this crucial issue.
Constitutional cul-de-sac
Yet another committee was established, protracting the sufferings of Gilgit-Baltistan’s people.
Policing former Fata
Halfway solutions can only reproduce another lawless Fata, with ominous ramifications for Pakistan.
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.