Balochistan — a new battleground for global powers’ resource capture
Abdul Ghaffar Bugti As the US-China rivalry escalates, Balochistan has emerged as a new battleground for the 21st-century ‘Great Game’. The natural
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Pakistan
Does G-B Land Reforms Act Have Constitutional Legitimacy?
Beyond the bill’s contentious provisions lies a more fundamental question: Does the GBA even possess the constitutional authority to repeal the Nautor Rule or legislate on such a critical issue?
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Rising artists reflect on self, society, and ecology
By F. Ali Islamabad: A dynamic group exhibition that opened at Gallery 6 on May 24 captures the evolving voice
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A misguided call: Gilgit-Baltistan is not waiting for India
by Ghulam Amin Beg In his article titled “Freed from Pakistan’s Shackles: India’s Time to Bring Gilgit-Baltistan Home,” published on
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Security vs hospitality: a call for smarter tourism regulation in G-B
by Ghulam Amin Beg Hunza’s breathtaking landscapes, nestled in the Karakoram mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, have increasingly come to symbolize Pakistan’s
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PrSF backs Gilgit-Baltistan’s fight against resource capture
News Desk Islamabad: The Progressive Students Federation (PrSF), a Left-wing student body has expressed ‘unwavering solidarity’ with the ongoing resistance
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Forts of Potohar — guardians of history and culture
by Farman Ali The Potohar region, with its rugged charm and profound historical depth, has long captivated the imagination of
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Workshop explores Pakistan’s undocumented languages
News Desk Islamabad, April 14: A five-day linguistic workshop focusing on Pakistan’s undocumented and under-documented languages kick started at the
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Debt chains and gated colonies: empire of hyper-colonialism
“Akhtar Ali Syed explores how domination is not only imposed by foreign entities but is equally entrenched through domestic actors
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Pakistan in peril: economic ruin and militarisation of society
Democratic decentralisation such as granting ownership of resources to the people of Balochistan, Pakhtunkhwa, and internal autonomy, self-rule to Gilgit-Baltistan, could mitigate extremist militancy and separatist impulses
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Indus canals: AWP calls for nationwide protests on 22nd
The Party warns of ecological, and social crises if the pillage of mineral, and water resources continues, expresses solidarity with
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Resource capture in Gilgit-Baltistan
Resource capture in Gilgit-Baltistan is a stark reminder of the region’s continued exploitation and marginalisation. The control of the Sost Dry Port, the leasing of mineral resources to non-local investors, and the disregard for environmental and indigenous laws all point to a systemic pattern of exclusion and exploitation. If this trend continues, Gilgit-Baltistan risks becoming a textbook example of how powerful actors can hijack development initiatives to serve their interests at the expense of local communities and the environment.
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AWP backs dam affectees, opposes mineral exploitation in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Awami Workers Party (AWP) has declared its unwavering solidarity with the protest movement led by the people of Diamer
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AWP warns of civil war in Balochistan, KP
AWP General Secretary Bakhshal Thalho demands policy overhaul, an end to militarisation in the two provinces News Desk Islamabad: The
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UK aid cuts may jeopardise climate pledges to vulnerable nations
The reduction in the UK’s aid budget raises critical questions about the country’s commitment to supporting developing nations in tackling climate change. At a time when global cooperation is essential, these cuts could weaken international climate action efforts and leave vulnerable communities struggling without the promised financial support.
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