The POGB council urgently urgently

Diamer (POGB), February 27 (ANI): The President of the Permanent Committee of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council (POGB) occupied by Pakistan, has written to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, urging the urgent action to address the ongoing protest by the residents impacted by the Damasha demands, as reported by Pamamir.

In his letter, Shah pointed out that the protest, organized under the “haqooq do, Dam Banao Tehreek” flag, has entered his twelfth day without a significant resolution in sight.

Protesters demand fair compensation, adequate resettlement and job security. Despite the discussions with the federal authorities, including the Minister of Cashmir and Gilgit-Baltist Affairs, Amir Muqam, the problem remains unresolved, causing a growing frustration among the affected community.

As the Pamir Times report detailed, Shah emphasized that protesters had filed 31 legitimate demands. He warned that not addressing these concerns could endanger the livelihoods of the local population and the successful implementation of the DAMER DAM project strategically important.

He urged Sharif Prime Minister to lead the relevant authorities, including the Water and Energy Development Authority (WAPDA), to commit to affected people and resolve their complaints. Shah also emphasized that Pogb people have contributed for a long time to Pakistan’s progress and deserves the protection of their rights and dignity.

Protesters have made it clear that they will not yield until their demands for fair compensation and responsibility are met. The people of Pogb face a negligence consisting of several critical areas, which reinforces their marginalization.

Politically, they are underrepresented in government institutions, which leads to the lack of adequate defense for their rights and needs. This political exclusion makes it difficult to influence decisions that directly affect their communities.

Economically, POGB remains underdeveloped, with inadequate infrastructure, limited access to education and medical care, and less employment opportunities, all of which suffocate their socio -economic mobility.

On several occasions, Pogb people have protested to express their demands, address several issues such as social, economic and political challenges, seek justice, equality and better living conditions. (ANI)

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