Joint NGO statement in response to the GSP draft regulation Brussels, October 2021 The GSP Platform and the undersigned organisations take note of the draft GSP regulation presented by the European Commission. We appreciate the inclusion of several new conventions, such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the ILO Convention on Labour Inspections, and the Commission’s...
Over the past years, UNPO has been playing a central role in holding Pakistan to account regarding its commitments to the EU’s GSP+ program. This program allows Pakistan to trade freely with the...
On 29 April 2021, the European Parliament passed a resolution decrying the deterioration of what was already a terrible record of religious persecution in Pakistan. The resolution was overwhelmingly passed,...
The UNPO understands that the European Parliament is particularly concerned about the use of the blasphemy law to target religious minorities and to order and enact death sentences. On March 10, the Lahore...
Opening the event, the UNPO General Secretary Ralph Bunche commented on the recent election held by the government of Pakistan in Gilgit-Baltistan, which signaled yet another step in the unilateral annexation...
Below is an article published by The Print Pakistan has decided to elevate Gilgit-Baltistan’s status to that of a full-fledged province, a Pakistani media report on Thursday quoted a senior minister...
Below is an article pusblished by Al Jazeera A court in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore has sentenced a Christian man to death for having committed "blasphemy", his lawyer says, in the latest case...
Below is an article by BW BUSINESSWORLD Washington DC/Glasgow [USA/UK], July 17 (ANI): As Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday kicked off construction work at the Chinese-backed Diamer Bhasha...
Below is an article by Deutsche Welle Unfazed by attacks in the western Balochistan province, Islamabad has extended a $350 million (€306 million) worth copper-gold mine contract to a Chinese company....
Below is an article published by Samaa Tv In May, CPEC Chairman Asim Saleem Bajwa announced that Pakistan had begun constructing the Diamer Bhasha dam to put an end to the country’s water woes....
Below is a joint statement by Experts of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) UN human rights experts* welcomed today the disclosure by the Pakistani Government of...
Below is an article published by Al Jazeera Late last month, residents of the tiny village of Hassanabad, in Pakistan's mountainous Hunza District, noticed floodwaters quickly rising in the stream that...
Opening the debate, UNPO’s Lucia Parrucci and Fernando Burgés introduced the report and the UNPO campaign to expose how different development partnerships, business deals and preferential...
Below is an article by Nikkei Asian Review KARACHI -- Pakistan has banned a political party well known for criticizing China's Belt and Road Initiative along with two other groups for alleged terrorist...
Below is an article published by Devdiscourse Lack of coronavirus testing laboratories, medical staff, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)...
Below is an article by Dawn WHEN journalists questioned Prime Minister Imran Khan about restrictions on the media last month, he gave them a challenge: they should show him any other country where the...
Through research and advocacy, UNPO is working to expose how different development partnerships, business deals and preferential trade schemes make the European Union complicit with states notorious for...
China’s BRI and its Impacts on Minority Rights: the German Response 11 December 2019 | 15:00 - 16:30 Seminar-mit-Spreeblick | An der Schillingbrücke 4 1024, Berlin UNPO upcoming report...
The article below was published by Asia Times: The Gilgit-Baltistan territory, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, has continued to witness a covert crackdown by the authorities. The region is a part...
Ms Dua Kalhoro, Representative of World Sindhi Congress (WSC), began by shedding light on the violence and discrimination faced by Sindhi Hindus, who are victims of kidnappings, forced conversions, killings,...
The article below was published by India Today: Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has occupied half of the premises of the Special Education Centre, sparking anger among local residents...
The article below was published by The Dawn: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Friday [May 31st] launched a five-year project aimed at...
MEP Csaba Sógor (EPP) opened the roundtable by feeding the participants with data on the persecution of religious minorities worldwide, focusing in particular on the dire situation of Christians...
The article below was published by The Economic Times: Political activist from Gilgit Baltistan has blamed Pakistan for misusing Schedule IV of anti-terrorism act in the region wherein political...
The article below was published by ANI: Pakistan, once again, displayed its holier than thou attitude as on one hand, Islamabad is holding an anti-India Kashmir conference in the House of Commons...
The article below was published by NDTV: India on Thursday [6 December 2018] voiced strong opposition to Pakistan's reported move to declare Gilgit (Pakistan) as that country's fifth province. "We have...
Mr Fernando Burges, Programme Manager at UNPO, and Ms Madeline Vander Velde, Project Assistant at UNPO, welcomed all to the event and introduced the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor with...
The article below was published by The Express Tribune: A high level governmental committee has recommended changes in ‘The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Order, 2018’ for providing all fundamental...
This article was published by the International News: The Federal Cabinet Thursday deferred decision on giving Gilgit-Baltistan the status of province and decided to hold further deliberations in this...
The article below was originally published by Business Standard: Demanding immediate arrangements for resettlement, Diamer Basha Dam Affected People Committee president, Attaullah called a press conference...
Ms Madeline Vander Velde, Project Assistant at the UNPO and moderator of the event, introduced the context of the Pakistani elections and the several human rights and democratic challenges that surrounded...
On 21 November 2018, the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) and MEP Julie Ward (S&D) will hold a round-table titled Human Rights & Democracy in Pakistan: Reflections on...
Observing that the project of the CPEC crosses the territory of Gigilt Baltistan illegally annexed by Pakistan, Mr Burgés has highlighted the negative effects of the construction of the corridor...
The below article was published by the Times of India: UK daily Financial Times (FT) reported Monday 10 September 2018 that Pakistan has called its deals with China & Pakistan because the agreement...
The conference was opened by UNPO Program Manager Fernando Burgés who, after introducing UNPO to the audience, drew attention to the importance of the issue raised by the conference and...
Watch the recording of the panel discussion above or here. The conference was opened by Eric Brown (Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute) who drew attention to the importance of the issue raised...
The article below was published by the Business Standard: Protests are being held in Pakistan occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Gilgit for the immediate release of political activist Baba Jan, who was recently...
The following letter appeared in Daily Times: Sir: On 25th July 2018, people across Pakistan casted their votes to elect the representatives of their choosing; however, the nearly 9.2 million people belonging...
The conference was opened by Dr Marcus Faber (Member of the Bundestag, FDP) who drew attention to the importance of the issue raised by the conference and insisted particularly on the necessity...
China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) is the country’s most ambitious infrastructure initiative to date, stretching for thousands of kilometers on the Eurasian continent. One strand of OBOR is the...
This article has been originally published by Pakistan Today: Though the imposed taxes in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) was withdrawn by the federal government after a prolonged protest and long marches across...
The article below was published by the Deccan Chronicle: Anger and distress against Chinese is brewing among families in Gilgit-Baltistan following news being received of Uighur women in Xinjiang...
This article has been published by The Globe and Mail: A Pakistani court ruled on Friday [9 March 2018] that all citizens must declare their religion when applying for identity documents, a move...
The article below was published in ANI News: The Free Karachi Team attended the Foreign Relations Committee meeting on the United States-Pakistan relations here on Tuesday to discuss the human rights...
Indeed, the positive contributions that the development of infrastructure has on a nation’s prosperity are in most cases undeniable. At the same time, the unethical and destructive consequences of...
To watch the recording of the conference, please click here. Opening the conference, UNPO Programme Manager Fernando Burgés welcomed the participants and gave an overview of the history of and...
Ever since United Nations’ Resolution 47 had passed with no success in 1948, Gilgit-Baltistan has been occupied by Pakistan. For now almost seven decades, the region has been subjected to...
This article was published by The Nation: LAHORE: When Photographer Zaheer Chaudhry came to know there is no art gallery in scenic beauty Gilgit-Baltistan he made a mission and went on with 44 pictures...
Below is an article published by Dawn Once again, Gilgit-Baltistan’s business community is protesting against the taxes imposed on them, without an increase in their representation at the central...
Below is an article by the CPJ: According to the news site Dawn, Gilgit-Baltistan regional authorities brought charges against Siham after he wrote an unflattering column about members of the regional...
Since 1948 after the UN Resolution 47 had passed with no success, Gilgit-Baltistan has been occupied by Pakistan. The once peaceful region has ever since been suffering from discrimination and violence....
The full speech of Mr Hassan can be found below: I am speaking on behalf of the Nonviolent Radical Party to bring to the Council’s attention the situation facing the indigenous peoples of Gilgit-Baltistan,...
UNPO REPRESENTATION: Gilgit-Baltistan Democratic Alliance Gilgit-Baltistan is represented at the UNPO by the Gilgit-Baltistan Democratic Alliance (GBDA) an umbrella organization which also represents...
The article was published by DNA India: Several organisations, including the Gilgit-Baltistan Thinkers Forum (GBTF), have strongly condemned the arrest of Hasnain Ramal, a social media...
Below is an article published by DNA: People in Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday [30 July 2017] came out onto the streets protesting against China and the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor...
Watch a video reportage by DeccanChronicle here.
The article below was published by Foreign Policy: In recent months, the Chinese-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has left Pakistanis emboldened, Indians angry, and U.S. analysts worried....
Below is an article published by Reporters Without Borders: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges Pakistan’s government to take whatever measures are necessary to protect journalists after Rana...
Below is an article published by Reporters Without Borders: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges Pakistan’s government to take whatever measures are necessary to protect journalists...
Below is an article published by Al Jazeera English: A Pakistani court has sentenced to death a man who allegedly committed blasphemy on Facebook, a prosecutor said, in a first such case that...
University of Oxford School for Geography and the Environment Gottmann Room 12:00 - 17:00 As the current centrepiece of the Chinese One Belt-One Road (OBOR) initiative, the China-Pakistan Economic...
On behalf of co-host MEP Francisco Assis, MEP Manuel dos Santos, former Vice President of the European Parliament, opened the conference by welcoming the audience and voicing a sweeping sense of concern...
The article below was published by San Francisco Chronicle: An independent watchdog on Wednesday offered a mixed report card in its annual look at the state of human rights in Pakistan,...
Despite having ratified some of the most important human rights treaties, Pakistan continues to struggle with the implementation of international law. Amid the spiral of violence, the most affected are...
This article was published by The Northlines: China has entered in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), under the illegal occupation of Pakistan, with a well-conceived two-prong plan to keep its military presence in...
For over sixty years, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan has had neither political autonomy nor a working legal system to provide human rights protection for its indigenous peoples, resulting in constant...
The article below was published by The Sunday Guardian: The United States hosted the Chinese leadership on the scenic coasts of Florida at a time when American foreign policy vis-à-vis...
The article below was published by The Huffington Post: India: A motion was passed in the British Parliament condemning Islamabad's announcement declaring Gilgit-Baltistan as its fifth frontier,...
The article below was published by The Financial Express: Pakistan today said it is planning to declare the disputed Gilgit-Baltistan region as the fifth province of the country, a move that...
According to the World Report’s emphasis, the most egregious human rights violations against indigenous populations in 2016 can be seen in the crackdowns on Oromo in Ethiopia, the lingering human...
The article below was published by IndiaTV: Islamabad is fuming with anger after the World Bank used a map of Pakistan without the territories of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) which they call Azad Jammu...
On international Human Rights Day, UNPO reiterates its commitment to the promotion of democracy, rule of law, and human rights everywhere. The first United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy...
Opening the Conference, the host Josep-Maria Terricabras MEP (Greens/EFA) reminded the audience that even though sensitive topics often trigger discomfort, legitimate claims must be addressed...
The following article was published by The Siasat Daily: The Gilgit-Baltistan chapter of the Pakistan People’s Party has threatened not to allow the China- Pakistan Economic Corridor project...
The article below was published in Zee News: Geneva: Friends of Gilgit Baltistan, an international organization set up by a few Members of the European Parliament, held a seminar last week on...
Moderated by Mr Baseer Naveed of the Asian Legal Resource Centre, the event heard speeches by representatives of Sindhi, Baloch, Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Mr Lakhumal Luhana of the...
The article below is courtesy of PR Newswire The European Organization for Pakistani Minorities, on September 16, organised a side event titled "Plight of Pakistani Minorities" at the 33rd session...
Below is a statement published by newKerala.com Geneva [Switzerland], Sept. 13 : Maintaining that people of Gilgit-Baltistan are deprived of their basis rights, Senge H Sering, Director of Gilgit-Baltistan...
The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO), in collaboration with several Balochi and Sindhi human rights and youth organizations, organized a protest against gross human rights violations...
Below is an article published by The Quint: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reference to Gilgit-Baltistan may have had the strategic objective of countering Pakistan’s claim on...
The article below is published by International Business Times An Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) report published on Thursday documented torture in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied...
Below is an article published by Business Standard: European Parliament Vice-President Ryszard Czarnecki has said Pakistan is violently crushing dissent and indulging in human rights violations...
The Article was published by the Express Tribune Left wing activists in Gilgit-Baltistan have decided to launch a worldwide campaign to release the jailed politician, Baba Jan. The decision...
Below is an article by the Daily Times: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) central leadership has demanded that Gilgit-Baltistan be given the constitutional status of a full province. In a...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: GILGIT: Baba Jan and his Awami Workers Party (AWP) have resolved to challenge the returning officer’s decision to reject his nomination...
Below is an article published by the Balawaristan National Front: Leaders and office-bearers of Balawaristan National Front (BNF) and the Balawaristan National Student Organization (BNSO)...
Below is an article by DNA India, Under pressure, Pakistan has apparently shelved the idea of annexing Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to make it country's...
February 2016 - The Pakistani government intensifies its crackdown on dissenting journalists by systematically silencing and abusing them. Violent and systematic persecution of those who report...
Below is an article by ANI News, The multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is being touted as nothing more than a 'black hole' as far as people of Gilgit Baltistan are...
Below is an article by ANI News, The multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is being touted as nothing more than a 'black hole' as far as people of Gilgit Baltistan are...
Below is a letter to the UNS SG by the Balawaristan National Front: His Excellency ...
Below is an article published by Business Standard: Leaders and activists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan have said that the proposed multi-billion dollar China...
Below is an article published by the Daily Times: Gilgit-Baltistan has a unique history, a complicated present and an ambiguous future. It has been known by several names due to its geographic...
This article was published by The Barooshaal Times. Photo courtesy of Joseph Bautista @Flickr GBUM chief says nationalists never allowed to freely take party in polls and neither people are free...
Below is a press release published by ANI News: Journalists in Gilgit Baltistan are often victims of atrocities by the Pakistan Security Agencies. Besides facing impediments while reporting the...
Below is an article published by Dawn: A sports and cultural festival was organised amid temperatures as low as minus 16-degree centigrade on a snow-covered playground in Hussainabad...
Below is an article published by The Dardistan Times: The constitutional status of Gilgit-Baltistan has become a hot topic in the media at the start of 2016. National media has been discussing the topic...
The government is considering a proposal to upgrade the status of Gilgit-Baltistan into a constitutional province or a “provisional province”, according to a member of the region’s cabinet. Ibrahim...
Below is an article by The Express Tribune More than 58 years after independence, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) finally looks set to get significant constitutional rights for the region. A reforms...
Below is an article from Bihar.com People of Gilgit Baltistan have been badly hit by the harsh winters. With no government help, especially after the October 26 earthquake, the residents brace...
Below is an article published by India.com: Strasbourg, Nov.25: International human rights defenders and members of the European Parliament today severely criticized both China and Pakistan for...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: An overwhelming majority of youth recently interviewed in Gilgit-Baltistan dissociated themselves from the Kashmiri identity. “Almost...
The below article was published by Fresh Plaza: With assistance of the Japanese government, the farmers' incomes in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) have increased, as they were trained to make value...
General debate - Agenda Item 3: Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development. Honorable Mr....
Below is an article by The Express Tribune The Gilgit-Baltistan legislative assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday [12 August 2015] to urge the federal government to set up two economic...
Below is an article published by Sost Today Gilgit Baltistan must be involved in China Pakistan Economic Corridor project as third party says Manzoor Parwana. Gilgit Baltistan should be involved...
Below is an article by Dunya News At least 220 houses have been reportedly demolished in Chitral, Sakardu, Gilgit and Ghanche as monsoon showers flood River Chitral. As many as nine hydel power...
Below is a press release published by the Gilgit Baltistan United Movement: All of the Government of Pakistan's steps and proposals to make Gilgit Baltistan a “Provisional Constitutional...
Below is an article by Brooshaal Times Nationalist leaders, rights defenders are being implicated in fake and terrorism cases in Gilgit-Baltistan. For the last about three decades, hundreds...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: The new lawmakers, including 22 representatives of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, were sworn in during an oath-taking ceremony. The...
Below is an article published by New Kerala At the ongoing 29th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva [from 15 June 2015 to 3 July 2015], the exiled Kashmiri...
Read below the text by BNF Date: 4th June 2015 His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki Moon Secretary General United Nations, New York SAVE ANCIENT TRIBES OF GILGIT BALTISTAN Gilgit...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: The petition was filed by All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) chief coordinator Ahmed Raza Khan Kasuri on Thursday [4 June 2015] requesting...
Below is an article published by The Nation: As many as 720 candidates on Monday [27 April 2014] filed their nomination papers for the 24 constituencies of the provincial assembly elections in...
Below is an article published by Pakistan Daily Times Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved a summary of the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan for holding of elections to the GB Legislative...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Gilgit-Baltistan today (14th of April) to kick off his party’s election campaign in the region...
Below is an article published by Sharnoff’s Global Views: After a brief lull, Indo-Pak forces have resumed shelling along the Line of Control (LOC) which divides the disputed Jammu and Kashmir...
Below is an article published by Sharnoff’s Global Views: With large outcry in Pakistan against recent Palestinian killings, one wonders at the nation’s pronounced silence on the continued...
The article below is taken from Dawn An official of the Election Commission told Dawn on Thursday that preparation of computerised electoral rolls had been started this week. He said that the GB Election...
Below is an article published by jkunityfoundation: Awami Action Committee’s (ACC) forceful demonstration for 22 days, yielded Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif before the people’s unity...
Below is an article published by Brooshaal Times: Hundreds of people staged a protest rally in Roundu village of Baltistan here, demanding `political, economic and constitutional` rights. They also...
Below is an article published by Brooshaal Times. Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement chairman Manzoor Parwana has condemned allegations that students from Gilgit-Baltistan were involved in the sectarian...
Below is an article by: BrooshalTimes. Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) chairman Manzoor Hussain Parwana has said the governance system in the region was being run under a presidential order and...
Below is an article published by One Pakistan: “Engineer” Manzoor Parwana, the Chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM), has demanded that the Pakistan Government come clean...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: The ceremony was held earlier this month [September] in Bangkok to award initiatives which restored and conserved structures that are at least 50...
Below is an article published by GBUM: Manzoor Hussain Parwana, the chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement, declared to the media that after international monetary organizations and banks refused...
Below is an article published by Green Left Weekly: Mirza Abdul Salam, former Rawalpindi/Islamabad president of the Balawaristan National Student Organisation (BNSO), is now studying in Sydney. He is...
Below is a Statement made by Senge Sering in US Senate : Respected Members of the US Congress and delegates Julay and good afternoon! On the Nineteenth Commemoration of Vietnam Human Rights Day, I express...
Below is an article published by Dawn: Gilgit-Baltistan might be the last thing on the minds of Pakistan’s election-contesting parties — none of them have included these far-flung northern...
PRESS RELEASE On May 4, 2013, Gilgit Baltistan National Congress held an event in Baltimore, Maryland. Senge Sering, Director of Gilgit Baltistan National Congress, moderated the event. Abdul Hamid...
Below is an article published by Pamir Times: The Gilgit-Baltistan government plans to start a Microfinance scheme, specifically for the unemployed youth of Gilgit-Baltistan, to help them gain economic...
Below is an article published by HeavenGB: Climate is not a stationary phenomenon, it varies from time to time. It is a product of weather which always experiences variations over space and time...
Below is an article published by Pamir Times: A Gilgit based organization working on Human Rights related issues in Gilgit-Baltistan has painted an abysmal picture of the year 2012. 23 people,...
Below is an article published by the Dardistan Times: The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have profound zeal towards achieving professional excellence and attaining higher education. Despite being deprived...
Below is an article published by Shiite News: Police have arrested the key official of Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, a leading Shia party of Pakistan in Gilgit-Baltistan province at mid night between Saturday...
Below is an article published by Daily News & Analysis: As the general security situation deteriorates in South Asia, and particularly in Pakistan, the world is becoming increasingly aware...
Below is a press release by Senge Hasnan Sering: On November 6, 2012, an influential think tank The Henry Jackson Society, in collaboration with the Washington based Institute for Gilgit Baltistan...
Below is an article published by International The News: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has resolved around 377,526 appeals through ‘Grievance Redressal System’...
Below is an article published by the News Tribe: Students treat audience with cultural and traditional hilarity in the auditorium of National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Male,...
Below is an article published by PR Newswir: Member of the Friends of Gilgit Baltistan in the European Parliament today [October 3, 2012] issued statement condemning Pakistani Government's decision...
Photo by Cedric Favero On the occasion of the 14th Session of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR), UNPO has submitted three reports highlighting the human rights violations in Argentina,...
Below is an article published by the Express Tribune: The revelation that Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) unilaterally placed the name of a woman from Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) on the Exit Control List...
Below is an article published by the New York Times: Many countries censor the Internet, but few spell out their intentions as explicitly as Pakistan. The government published a public tender...
Below is an article published by Online- International News Network Islamabad: Participants of seminar unanimously called to prevent violence against women, several national and international treaties...
Below is an article published in Expert Click: Ten more people were taken into custody at midnight from Hunza. The authorities stated that the arrests will continue until the 'real culprits' are not...
Below is an article published by Expert Click: At around 3 AM on August 20, 2011, hundreds of law enforcement personnel entered Altit, Nasirabad, Aliabad, Karimabad and Murtazabad towns of Hunza district....
Below is a Press Release from the Balawaristan National Front: Manzoor Hussain Parwana, the Chairman of the Gilgit Baltistan United Movement has been arrested by Pakistan Rangers, FC and Gilgit...
Below is a article published by Expert Click: Manzoor Parwana is one of the leading politicians in Gilgit-Baltistan who opposes Pakistan's unilateral occupation of the disputed region, which is also claimed...
Below is an article published by Balawaristan National Front: Manzoor Parwana, the Chairman of Gilgit Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) was detained during a concerted operation of Pakistan's law enforcement,...
Below is a press release from the Institute for Gilgit Baltistan Studies: On July 27, 2011, the Henry L. Stimson Center [Washington], Institute for Gilgit Baltistan Studies and Friends of Gilgit-Baltistan...
Website: www.balawaristan.net On behalf of the two million people of Gilgit Baltistan (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) I have the honor to draw your kind attention towards some gross root human rights...
Below is an article published by the Institute for Gilgit Baltistan Studies: On Wednesday July 20, 2011, Institute for Gilgit Baltistan Studies hosted a reception in Washington D.C. for the visiting member...
Below is an article published by the India Times: At a time when the distance between American and Pakistani priorities in the post-Osama period continues to grow, China is passionately vouching...
Below is an article published by the Tribune News Service: India’s leading strategic affairs think tank has recommended a change of ‘discourse’ on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and suggests...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: “It’s been four days since there was water in our homes,” said Waqar Ahmed, a resident of Gilgit, as the crisis intensified...
Below is an article published by Daily India: The Basha-Diamer area holds thousands of very important rock carvings, which may vanish forever due to the construction of this reservoir.Professor...
The conference‘Gilgit Baltistan: A Critical but Unknown Pivot of South Asia under Threat’ organized by the UNPO and the Balawaristan National Front( BNF) drew academics, scientists, and...
Below is an article published by: PakTribune.The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have no say in national affairs or legislation. They are deprived of the very right to vote.Unfortunately, the federal...
Below is an article published by International.to: Madam Chair, friends and colleagues Aslamo Alaykam and good afternoon. I am grateful to The Democracy Forum for arranging this seminar and for...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: “The estimated shortage of teachers is well over 3,700 in the region, and needs to be covered immediately to save the education system,”...
Below is an article published by: MSN News.The UN Human Rights Commission has been asked to send a special rapporteur to visit Gilgit and Baltistan areas to assess human rights situation by a European...
Below is an article published by The News: Initiatives taken some couple of years back in Bunji, a small town some 50 km away from Gilgit, to help increase population of endangered snow leopard have started...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: An official said that the court directed the chief secretary, IG police and secretary home to submit report to the court in this respect by...
Below is an article published by the Hudson Institute: China has been deploying thousands of soldiers in the strategic Gilgit-Baltistan, a mountainous area in [the so called] northern Pakistan, and a...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: “We are forced to drink river water as the water tank of our area has been empty for a long time,” Haji Qurban and other...
Below is an article published by Associated Press of Pakistan: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Saturday [February 19, 2011] that the government...
Below an article published by International Business Times China’s high-stake poker game in Gilgit-Baltistan, a mountainous area that is part of the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan,...
Below is an article published by the International Business Times: China’s high-stake poker game in Gilgit-Baltistan, a mountainous area that is part of the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan,...
Below is an article published by Zeenews.com: Increasing "Chinese activities" in the disputed Gilgit-Baltistan region is an alarming development that will affect the overall India-China relationship...
Below an article published by The Express Tribune The chief minister and governor of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) should play their role in getting the Shina and Balti Language Bill passed in the parliament....
Below is an article published by The International News: The government is set to establish an independent National Commission on Human Rights for the protection of human rights in the country. ...
Below is an article published by Samaa: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has called the meeting of Council of Common Interests (CCI) today to decide about the equitable gas distribution....
Below is an article published by Dardistan Times: Protesters in Gitch [Gilgit Baltistan] blocked the Ghizar while protesting against absence of electricity in the area. Even Chief Secretary GB’s...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: “Foreign tourists either purchase these gemstones at nominal prices or just pick them up while visiting various valleys,”...
Below is an article published by ZeeNews: The US on Thursday [6 January 2011] announced it would provide USD 66 million to Pakistan to complete two dam projects as part of its commitment to help...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: Fifty families uprooted by the devastating floods earlier this year in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) have moved into new houses they helped to build with...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: Since the deadly landslide of Attabad the people of Gojal have remained trapped isolated from other hospitals of the region and totally dependent...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: All over the world governments tax their citizens and use the collected amount for the betterment of society, through investment in development projects....
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: Gilgit-Baltistan Law Minister, Wazir Shakeel, has said that legislations to curb the sale of poor food items and domestic violence against women and...
Below is a press release published by the Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement: Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) held a press conference to condemn cowardly act of the authorities, who...
Below is an article published by PR Newswire: Pakistan's Policy of Advancing Militancy by Exploiting Dispute over River-water with India Fails to Benefit Common People: Jurgen Creutzmann,...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: The Karakoram International University (KIU) in Gilgit plans to start Chinese language classes to reduce the communication gap between the people...
Below is an article published by Asian Affairs: A few weeks ago, India successfully persuaded the World Bank to refuse a loan to Pakistan, which was going to help construct the Diamer...
Senge H. Sering (2010): China Builds Dam on Indus near Ladakh, Journal of Defence Studies, Vol. 4, No. 2, page 136. Abstract: "The tail-end of Indus receives so little water that today...
Below is an article authored by Senge Hassan Sering of the Institute for Gilgit-Baltistan Studies: Dear Fellows Political turmoil continues to plague Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities...
Below is an article published by UNPO: Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response (ECHO), opened the debate with a...
Below is an article published by The Economist: An odd row has broken out over the failed attempt of an Indian general, B. S. Jaswal, who heads the army’s Northern Command, to visit...
Below is an article published by the Hindustan Times: Pakistan today dismissed as a "figment of imagination" a media report that the Gilgit-Baltistan region of the country had been handed over...
Below is a press release by the Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM): During a press conference in Skardo on August 31, 2010, Manzoor Parwana, the Chairperson of Gilgit Baltistan United...
Below is an article published by Indian Express: In a quiet move, China has deployed about 11,000 troops in the strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region in the Occupied Kashmir to take de-facto control...
Below is an article published by The Dawn Blog: Over a 100 people have died in Gilgit-Baltistan due to the floods that have ravaged the country. For over 12 days now, Gilgit and the surrounding...
Below is an article published by the Sri Lanka Guardian: The secular Awami National Party (ANP) led Government of Khyber Pakhtunkwa and the nationalist organizations of Balochistan and...
Below is an article published by the Express Tribune: A flood torrent from river Indus completely submerged Muzaffagarh-Ali Pur Road, while low-lying areas of Sultan city were inundated...
Below is an article published by Daily Times: ISLAMABAD: Eight hundred and eight incidents of political violence, which claimed 1, 921 lives, have been reported in the country during October...
Below is an article published by The Express Tribune: The area has been experiencing a blackout since August 5 2010, when landslides hit hydel power projects in Naltar, Kargah and Gooro. Moreover,...
The Hague, 12 August 2010 – As the heaviest monsoon rains in Pakistan for 80 years continue into their second week, the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) has expressed...
Below is a letter published by The Guardian: The people of Pakistan may be in God's hands now that swathes of Sindh lie under water, but for decades they have been in the hands of an Islamabad...
Below is a correspondent report published by Dawn.com: It rained very heavily all night [6 August 2010] and, at 1.40am, Wadood and I were up (trying to comfort one of the children after a nightmare)...
Below is a press release published by the Gilgit Baltistan National Congress (GBNC): The members and supporters of Gilgit Baltistan National Congress gathered at Ellicott City, Maryland...
Below is an article published by the Pakistani Daily Times In Pakistan, the northern mountain ranges of the Himalayas — Karakoram , Hindukush and Pamir — Chitral...
A Point of View on Attabad Lake This is not the first time; citing the bitter experience of 2005 in POK earthquake where misuse abuse of billions in aid by monstrous Military and Government of...
Below is an article published by Weekly Baang Karachi: The Chairman of the Balawaristan National Front (BNF) Abdul Hamid Khan has drawn the attention of the international community...
Below is an article published by Weekly Baang Karachi:The Radical Party in the Italian parliament has given membership to Balawaristan National Front (BNF) Chairman Abdul Hamid Khan in recognition...
Below is an article published by Associated Press of Pakistan: He announced the decision in a press conference, primarily conducted to brief media about comprehensive efforts and strategy made...
Below is an article published by SAMAA: The water level of Attabad Lake has inundated three villages on Sunday [16 May 2010].A gravely dangerous situation has erupted in area...
Below is an article published by Dawn.com: The Flood Forecasting Division of the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned on Wednesday [12 May 2010] that the lake created in Hunza valley by a massive...
Below an article published by New Europe: We live in a global village where people are constantly impacted by things that happen around them. Even an incident in the remotest part of the...
Below is an article published by Gilgit Baltistan United Movement : The puppet provincial like government of Gilgit-Baltistan is afraid of the freedom movement of Gilgit-Baltistan....
Below is an article published by the Express Tribune: The governor of GB, Dr Wazir Shamma Khalid, administered oath to the ministers, five of whom belonged to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)...
Below is an article published by Weekly Baang Karachi : Pakistan is continuously hoodwinking the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and the world by maintaining a facade of democratic rule in the region since...
On 7th April 2010, Mr Abdul Hamid Khan, Chairman of Balawaristan National Front (BNF) engaged in a debate in the House of Lords, London UK on the topic of human rights abuses in Gilgit...
Below is a press release published by Gilgit Baltistan United Movement: GBUM condemns state terrorism against the peaceful protestors of Chilas City, Diamer. GBUM called a public gathering...
UNPO in collaboration with Interfaith International, have organized an event taking place this Tuesday (16/3/2010) at the United Nations in Geneva. The conference entitled ‘Dialogue on the situation...
Below is an article published by the Daily Times: A petition seeking the declaration of the Gilgit-Baltistan (empowerment and self-governance) Order 2009 as ‘ultra vires’ of the constitution...
Below is an article published by Weekly Baang Karachi: Chairman Balawaristan National front Abdul Hamid Khan met Mr. Jürgen Creutzmann, the head of Friends of Gilgit-Baltistan in the European...
Below is a Press Release published by the Balawaristan National Front: Chairman Balawaristan National Front (BNF) Abdul Hamid Khan has said suicide attacks are condemnable acts and the nation will never...
Below is a Press Release published by the Balawaristan National Front: Chairman Balawaristan National Front (BNF) Abdul Hamid Khan has said suicide attacks are condemnable acts and the nation will never...
Below is an original article by Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) Protesters gathered to voice their discontent with unlawful arrests of several leading members of...
Below is an article published by ThaiIndian News:Elections for the 24-member assembly in the strategic border region of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-administered Kashmir began early Thursday [12...
Below is article published by the KashmirWatch.com:Top leadership of Gilgit Baltistan Democratic Alliance (GBDA) and Jammu Kashmir All Parties National Alliance (APNA) along with all three GBDA candidates...
Below is an article published by Associated Press of Pakistan: Governor Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira said Gilgit Baltistan needs a comprehensive financial package to undertake development...
Below is an article published by: The Associated PressUnder recent Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self Governance order 2009, there will be a separate Governor who would be appointed on the advice of...
Below is an article published by Daily Times : Rejecting the federal government’s Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-governance Order 2009, the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid...
Below is an article published by Associated Press of Pakistan: Governor Gilgit-Baltistan, Qamar Zaman Kaira on Wednesday advised the administration of Gilgit-Baltistan to take all possible...
Below is an article published by Asia Times: Gilgit-Baltistan ranks among the most beautiful places in the world. It is, however, a region of the enduring oppression and despair. This...
Below is an article published by Daily Times : India lodged a protest on Friday against Islamabad granting the self-governance package to Gilgit-Baltistan and plans to build a multi-billion-dollar...
Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement while rejecting the new package demanded that an independent and autonomous legislative assembly for Gilgit-Baltistan should be formed with the installation of...
On 29th Aug. 2009, Mr. Syed Yousuf Reza Gilani, Prime Minister of Pakistan announced a package for Balawaristan (Pakistan Occupied Gilgit Baltistan) by terming it as self-governance and Internal...
Below is an Press Released issue by the Gilgit Baltistan United Movement: Religious Extremism in NWFP, Swat and Chitral: Impact on Gilgit-Baltistan 2-Day International Seminar Society,...
Below is an article published by Pakistan News: Talking to reporters here on Thursday [30 July 2009], Khan said, " A dialogue on Kashmir between India and Pakistan should not ignore...
Below is a statement issued by the Gilgit Baltistan United Movement:The Chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement, Mr. Manzoor Hussain Parwana has said that closing the doors of economic...
Below is an article based on a story published by The International News: Baltistan has been given divisional status that will enter into power the first day of July [2009]. The president of the Pakistan...
Below is an article published by Giglit Baltistan United Movement : The right of legislation in Gilgit-Baltistan rests with the people of the region. “The government of Pakistan’s...
Below is a statement issued by the Asian Human Rights Commission: A recent announcement of the Pakistan Army and its intelligence agency (ISI) stated that the Taliban are taking shelter in...
Below is a statement issues by the Balawaristan National Front : Gilgit Baltistan is a disputed part of Jammu & Kashmir according to the UNCIP resolutions of 13th Aug. 1948 and 5th Jan...
Below is a statement issued by Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement:Chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) Manzoor Hussain Parwana said nationalist parties are inching towards achieving...
Below is a statement released by the Gilgit Baltistan United MovementManzoor Hussain Parwana ,Chairman GBUM [Gilgit Baltistan United Movement] urged President Asif Ali Zardari and the rest of the...
Below is a statement issued by: Manzoor Hussain Parwana, Chairman, Gilgit Baltistan United MovementKARACHI: 10 March 2009Ideological terrorism is being promoted in Gilgit-Baltistan and if the...
Below is an article published by : Gilgit Baltisan United Movement Gilgit Baltistan United Movement expressed its concerns over the growing change in the demography of Gilgit Baltistan and considered...
Below is an article written by Shabbir Ahmed Mir, and published by The News: Northern Areas Inspector General of Police Khurshid Alam has hinted at raising a police force that would ensure...
Below is an article written by Shabbir Ahmed Mir, and published by The News: Northern Areas Inspector General of Police Khurshid Alam has hinted at raising a police force that would ensure...
Below is an article published by: Skardu.blogspot “The masses of Gilgit Baltistan are living a miserable life due to severe cold and record snowfall, but the government has done nothing to...
Below is an article published by UNPO In reaction to the recent appointment of former Supreme Court of Pakistan judge to the Supreme Appellate Court, or SAC, or Gilit Baltistan, the Chairman...
Below is a Statement made by Manzoor Hussain Parwana, Chairman of the Gilgit Baltistan United Movement which is part of the Gilgit Baltistan Democratic Alliance, and a UNPO member as of September...
Below is an article published by Pakistan Travel and Culture GILGIT, Nov 24: Northern Areas Legislative Assembly (NALA) on Monday approved recommendations of its select committee, which had proposed that...
Below is an article published by Alertnet ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Pakistan approved on Tuesday a plan to build a dam on the Indus river at a cost of more than $12 billion as part of efforts to overcome...
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