
Mounting Protests in Gilgit-Baltistan: Residents Demand Justice Against 'Illegitimate Taxation'
Published on: Aug. 20, 2025, 12:56 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
In Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, protests rage on for the 20th day as residents, led by business figures, demand the withdrawal of the Federal Board of Revenue and justice for decades-long exploitation. Accusing Islamabad of unlawful taxation and ignoring constitutional rights, the movement grows in unity and determination.