The series of protests in Gilgit-Baltistan against Pak atrocities and illegal taxes continued for the eighth day.Protesters have been chanting slogans against Pakistan and it’s regime at Yadgar Shahada Chowk in Skardu.
A protest rally is to be held today from Urangut Bazar to the main highway, Kargil Bridge led by the Awami People’s Action Committee.The people of this area have been protesting against the cut in wheat subsidy, increase in electricity bill, implementation of illegal taxis, land grabbing in the name of Khalsa government by Pak regime, opening of all wire routes including Skardu to Kargul, Khapu to Diqshi, Kargil. Among the protestors are also victims of Kharmung, Gultri and Rondo earthquake who have been asking for resettlement and payment of compensation.