GIGLIT: To serve humanity and those in need has always been a motto of rights activists and kind-hearted people all over the world and we can see this in times of tragedies and trial and tribulations when people
come forward, give a helping hand to the distressed and then go away without seeking anything in return after winning nothing else but hearts of millions.
In our Gilgit-Baltistan we have seen in the recent past some of nature's worst calamities when people were wiped out of their hearths and homes and left shivering under the open sky. However, those who
were expected to come to their rescue in these times of tragedies were nowhere to be seen. However, humanity never remains short of kind and God fearing people whenever there is a tragedy in any part of the world. During the crises that we saw in Giglit-Baltistan, we saw even poor people coming to the help of those in need and sharing whatever they had in their possession.

LAHORE: While Pakistan wants China to build a naval base at its south-western seaport of Gwadar in Balochistan, Beijing is more interested in setting up military bases either in Fata or
Gilgit-Baltistan, which is closer to the troubled Chinese province of Xinjiang. According to well-informed diplomatic circles in Islamabad, the Chinese desire is meant to contain the growing terrorist activities of
the Chinese rebels belonging to the al-Qaeda-linked East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM). The Chinese Muslim rebels want the creation of an independent Islamic state and are allegedly being trained in the
tribal areas of Pakistan.

Dear Halepoto,

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GILGIT: Existing tensions between Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) have increased over the controversy of the Diamer-Bhasha dam, with both sides claiming rights to the dam.

The people are demanding genuine democratic rule and the right to govern themselves. 

Reports of a major Chinese presence in the Gilgit-Baltistan area have been pouring in. While Selig Harrison of the New York Times put the figure at 11,000, the Indian Army chief said recently that about 4,000 Chinese

workers, many of them PLA soldiers, are engaged in construction and mining activities in the Northern Areas.

India-Pakistan Peace Process: The Revived Dialogue
October 10 - 11, 2011, Dubai
Organized by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)

DHARAMSHALA, October 7: Reports coming out of Tibet confirm that two more Tibetans set themselves on fire today in an apparent anti-China protest. One is feared dead while the other is being described in serious condition.

BNF NOTE: The so-called Chief Minister Mehdi Shah and other members of Gilgit Baltistan and Council have not been elected by any impartial election body. In the 2009 elections the indigenous people alliance (Gilgit Baltistan Democratic Alliance) was not allowed to participate in the election process by arresting the candidates and intimidation the nationalists and some leaders were sent to exile when they tried to speak to the public in Gilgit Baltistan. GBLA or GB Council headed by Pakistanis is not acceptable, which is illegal as per UNCIP resolution. Instead of making such drama, Pakistan should withdraw its forces and civilians as per its UN obligation.

Rawalpindi, Oct 06:   The leadership of the Alliance of the nationalist elements, groups, organizations and political parties – All Parties National Alliance (APNA), Sabir Kashmiri, Advocate, M.Iqbal, Advocate, Shahid Hussain, Advocate, Mr. Arif Shahid, Mr. Farooq Niazi, Prof. MARK Khaleeque, Mirza Nadir Hussan Khan, Mehmood Baig, Advocate, Sardar Waseem, Advocate, Mr. Mehfooz Tahir, Mr. Manzoor Parwana, Mr. Afzaal Salaria, Mr. Safdar Ali, Mr. Burhan Ullah and some others have, in a joint statement, strongly condemned Mr. Mehdi Shah's, the chief minister of OGB, statement that people of OGB wanted their territory to become Pakistan's 5th province.

ISLAMABAD, (SANA): The former member National Assembly (NA) Marvi Memon on Wednesday filled an Application in Supreme Court (SC) to take suo moto action against proposed imposition of tax in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

Abdul Hamid Khan Chairman Balawaristan national Front (BNF) Condemns the statement of a Pakistani senator in Gilgit, who has issued threat notes to the people of Gilgit Baltistan, if and when they dared to demand any political remedy or help even in case of clamity, Pakistani occupation regime will not hesitate to use its brutal force against the unarmed public. Balawaristan ( Pakistan Occupied Gilgit Baltistan) is a disputed territory just like  Jammu & Kashmir according UNCIP resolutions of 13th Aug 1948 and 5th Jan1949.

Pakistan had to withdraw all its troops and civilians from this occupied territory as per UN Truce Terms of 28th April; 1949 within a period of 3 months. Instead of withdrawal its forces and civilians, Pakistan has multiplied its forces by 1000 times and settled its nationals by violating UNCIP resolutions. It’s a challenge for UN and UNSC and specially the USA that one of its member country which also claims a COALITION PARTNER against Terrorism has re-defined the meaning of TERRORISM by imposing Terrorist Act against its political opponents and innocent victims who deserve help in real sense. Political opponents are framed as Terrorists and brought to the Terrorist Court in Gilgit, this is the fact that  even a single UN or USA wanted or banned group member has not been found in Gilgit Baltistan so far. There were no such courts established in Abbottabad, Waziristan and other Tribal Agencies and Swat of Pakistan, where Talibaan are in control with the full support of Pakistaniu forces and its ISI.
In spite of the fact that almost 90% Al-Qaida members, including Osama Bin Ladan, have been found in Pakistan. The killers of these innocent protestors are left scot-free, because they wear Pakistani uniform and have Pakistani licence to kill any one, whereas more than 120 people were booked under terrorist charges, for simply protesting against the killing of innocent people. But on the other side terrorists are free to act who have links with Talibaan and Al-Qaida and those Talibaan or  ex terrorists are  kidnapped, arrested and killed who do not co-operate with ISI against US interest.
It is legal obligation of UN and UNSC to protect the life of people at least, if torture, freedom of expression and freedom of Assembly is beyond the practical scope of this world body. Pakistani government and its Missions in the UN and UNHRC which are being used by ISI to protect its terror act with the help of non-democratic UN members must be directed to bring the killers of the innocent people of Hunza, Chilas and Gilgit to justice and stop the TERRORISING the pro-democratic people. The terrorist charges against the peaceful protestors and political activists should be immediately withdrawn. The non-required and unjust Administrative Terrorist Court in Gilgit (disputed part of J&K),where even a single person of any banned group or UN banned group has not been found so far, should be closed (Note).

This was stated by Senate Standing Committee on Interior Chairman Talha Mahmood during a press conference at Gilgit Press Club on Monday.

The two-day Intra-Kashmir Women's conference that concluded in Gulmarg on Thursday sought an end to protracted conflict in the State and decided to set up a joint forum for peace comprising women from both sides of the Line of Control (LoC).

Malice, hatred and discrimination against Ahmadi Muslim students in Pakistan are part of a wider scheme to cripple Ahmadis educationally, economically and socially. Ahmadis were declared a non Muslim minority in Pakistan by the amendment in the Constitution and they cannot perform their religious duties in open places, nor can they declare themselves Muslims. And even then, they cannot enjoy the rights of the minorities as guaranteed in the Constitution of Pakistan.

A large number of people in Rondu welcomed Chairman Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) Manzoor Hussain Parwana when he arrived there after his release from the central jail Gilgit.
People from all walks of life including nationalist leaders from other areas of the region garlanded Parwana. Rose petals were showered on his motorcade as it passed through the streets of the town. The GBUM leader addressed public gatherings at two points and said his arrest and honorable release was a victory for the entire people of Gilgit-Baltistan. He said he was put behind bars for raising voice for the rights of the masses and against the injustices of the rulers.

With the death of three Pakistani and an Indian soldier in crossfire at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir, just a day before the auspicious Eid-ul-Fitr, the eight-year-old ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan has ended. Now, the cross-border shelling in the Dodnial-Kail sector of the Neelum Valley has become a routine. Another Pakistani soldier was reportedly killed when gunshots were exchanged between the two armies on Monday night.

Akbar Shah a journalist in Gilgit reports that a couple of journalists met Labour Party/ProgressiveYouth activist Babajan in Gilgit Police Station and found that he has been severely tortured in the past 3 or 4 days. Finger and toe nails of Babajan have been pluged out, hair on his body has been severely pulled, his toe nails have been crushed by military boots and he has been severly punched on chest. Babajan suffers from severe foot pain and has kidney problems for which the 8 days back jail doctor had recommended his transfer to Gilgit District Hospital but the police is using excuses to avoid transfer. Babajan and 12 other mates are in Police Station while 8 others are in Gilgit Jail. They and 34 others were arrested after public outburst against killing of two Attaabad-Lake effectees were killed. Anti-Terrorism Act charges have been framed against Baba and other activists and under ATA they can be kept behind bar without bail for 3 months.

Dear All
After I was released from central prison Gilgit the so-called Chief Minister Mehdi Shah  has started to harass
my relatives and voters . He recently pressurised DC skardu to suspend
my relatives from government services to silent me . His malafied
intentions and political revenge against me and my voters is the issue
of today in the region. I hope you once again support me to publishing
this press release .


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Manzoor Hussain Parwana
Chairman
Gilgit Baltistan United Movement
Skardu Baltistan

Lahore, September 22: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan(HRCP) has expressed alarm at the arrest of over two dozen political activists in Gilgit Baltistan and reports of maltreatment of some of them in detention.
At least 33 people have been arrested in Gilgit Baltistan following protests against the August 11 killing of two people in police firing. The police had opened fire when nearly 200 people were protesting during the Chief Minister’s visit to Aliababad in order to highlight delays in payment of compensation to families displaced by the Attabad landslides.

His Excellency

Mr. Ban ki-Moon

Secretary General

United Nations

New York 

Sub: SAVE INNOCENT PEOPLE  FROM A COALITION PARTNER

I represent Pakistan occupied Gilgit Baltistan whose fate is still in limbo due to the un-resolved UNCIP resolution of 13th Aug 1948and 28th April 1949 Truce Terms, which had asked Pakistan to withdraw its civilians and troops within 3 months. UNCIP  resolution is as follows:

Members of one of the largest sects of Islam, the Shiaite community, came under attack from militant Islamic organizations which, in the past had the patronage of Pakistan army and its intelligence agencies who offered sophisticated terrorist training including the handling of rocket launchers. The Balochistan province and Kurram agency of northern area, well known as a Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) has become a killing ground for the Shia sect that consist of 24 percent of the Muslim population in Pakistan. These are the places where the contingents of the Pakistan army and its Para-Military force, the Frontier Corps (FC) are stationed and controlling all the roads, besides having check posts all around the major cities. There is also a huge presence of spies from the infamous intelligence agency, the ISI. As a result banned Islamic militant organizations feel at liberty to operate freely under the patronage of the law enforcement agencies.