Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Gilgit Baltistan Protests Halt China Trade Over Rights Demands
People in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan are protesting and have stopped trading with China.
They want to be exempt from taxes on goods they import.
They are also asking to clear old shipments stuck at a port.
The protestors want the same rights as people in Pakistan.
Many local political and religious groups are supporting them.
The protesters say they have been asking for these rights for 70 years and won't stop until they get what they want.
Trade between Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) and China is suspended due to a protest.
Protests are led by the Tajir Ittehad Action Committee, supported by local groups.
Protesters demand tax exemptions on goods from China via Khunjerab Pass.
They also want customs clearance for 280 stuck consignments.
Political and religious groups support the protesters' demands for rights.
- Who
- Protesters from Tajir Ittehad Action Committee, supported by local trade organizations, opposition parties, and religious groups.
- What
- Protests and trade suspension between PoGB and China.
- When
- Ongoing for nearly three weeks.
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), at Sost.
- Why
- Demands for tax exemptions and customs clearance, and to get constitutional and legal rights.
Protesters' Stance
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Taxation and Customs
Protesters' Stance
Demand tax exemption on imported goods and customs clearance.
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- Location of Protest
- Sost, PoGB
- Main Demand
- Tax exemptions on imported goods.
- Supporting Groups
- Trade orgs, opposition parties, religious groups
- Goods Affected
- Goods stuck at Sost Dry Port
- Duration of Protest
- Nearly three weeks
- Stuck Consignments
- 280