Protests in Gilgit-Baltistan Enter 4th Week as Locals Demand Reversal of Wheat Price Hike, More Autonomy
• Widespread protests in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) against increased wheat prices, entering 4th week • Locals demanding reversal of wheat price hike, end to taxes and power outages, share of NFC award, control over land and resources • Distrust between locals and federal government due to unilateral decision-making and silencing of dissent • Protesters threatening to march on Gilgit if demands not met; calls for dissolving government • Need for dialogue and conciliatory approach from center to resolve chronic issues in GB