Gilgit - Baltistan
Successful dialogue, KKH to be opened today
PT Report
Gilgit, January 11: Negotiations between the government and a committee of the protesters of Diamer has been successful. The protesters have agreed to open the Karakuram Highway after four days of blockade.
The blockade had led to shortage of edible items and petroleum products in the Gilgit – Baltistan region.
The KKH blockade had started on Sunday in reaction to the murder of Abdul Wakil, belonging to the Sonewal Tribe (Gold gatherers), in Gilgit. Wakil was allegedly shot dead by Waseem Abbas, a resident of Nagaral, when he was in Gilgit city for treatment of his seven year old son.
The protesters had presented a 12-points charter of demands to the government.
Congratulation to all victims of KKH road blocade. Do thank God, be happy and Go your sweet homes because your
mothers/fathers/kids/husbands/wives/sisters/brothers and your relatives are waiting for your safe arrival.Thank also to the people of Diamer for thier legal and peaceful protest and nice coperation with civil administration of GB.
JUST THINK ABOVE ANY CAST/SECT WE R MUSLIMS AND GILGITIES.