GILGIT: Youth from various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan held a
demonstration on Sunday in Gilgit and demanded constitutional rights for the
region as well as its due share in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The demonstration was attended by dozens of young people
at Gilgit Press Club. Speakers raised their voice for the rights for a region
excluded from mainstream politics for the past seven decades.
The protesters were holding placards and banners inscribed
with slogans demanding G-B’s representation in forums like the NFC award and
Parliament.
Similar protests were held at press clubs in Islamabad,
Karachi and other cities.
“Give us our rights or forget about taxes,” a student
leader said while addressing the gathering. “G-B should be declared the fifth
province of the country without further delay.” The activist said people of the
region are major stakeholders, but are not taken on board in projects like the
CPEC.
The rally was addressed by Pakistan Peoples Party senior
leader Iqbal Rasool. He flayed the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government for
depriving G-B of benefits from various development projects. The youth
activists passed a resolution at the end, asking the federal government to
ensure the rights of the people.
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