WORLD NEWS | United Kashmir National Party concerned about Pakistan’s land grab in PoK, Gilgit Baltistan

London [United Kingdom]June 10 (ANI): The United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP), in a memorandum, expressed concern over ongoing illegal land grabs, construction of valuable tourist destinations, green belts, and accelerated deforestation in Pakistan-occupied areas. concerns Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan.

According to recent reports, construction activities in Les Dhana in Bagh district, Neelam in Muzaffarabad district and Pirchinasi are eroding these fragile ecosystems, causing irreversible damage.

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In a memorandum to the London High Commissioner to Pakistan, the UKPNP demanded that Pakistan stop land grabbing and allocate land to citizens of the disputed area of ​​Jammu and Kashmir. Illegal occupation and construction of tourist attractions and green belts play a vital role in protecting natural habitats and cultural heritage. These areas are not only of great importance to the local population, but also attract a large number of domestic tourists.

The UKPNP has serious concerns about the intimidation and harassment of Kashmiri nationalist witch hunts by the United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) and its student wing activists, the United Kashmir National Students Organization UKNSO.

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In Muzaffarabad, PoK peace student activists from KNSO Raja Noman Asif, Raja Atsham, Irfan Ahmed and Fasial Auranzaib were arrested on fabricated charges of facing torture and life threats. At the same time, freedoms of peaceful assembly and association are tools for exercising many other rights guaranteed by international law.

Another pressing issue that requires immediate attention is deforestation. The loss of forests not only disrupts the ecological balance, but also impacts the climate, wildlife habitats, and the overall health and well-being of surrounding communities. Pakistan has not made any commendable efforts to tackle deforestation over the past few decades, but it is disheartening to witness the continued destruction of forests and other natural resources.

In a memo issued on Thursday, the London-based party strongly condemned restrictions on freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Pakistani government imposes severe restrictions on freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly. In doing so, the Government violated articles 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with impunity. Dissenting voices, including journalists, nationalist Kashmiris, rights activists and ordinary citizens, have been targeted and harassed.

Serious concerns have been raised over violations of the 1927 Jammu Kashmir State Subjects Rules in PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan is blatantly disregarding the 1927 State Subject Rule by allowing outsiders to buy properties in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan.

Islamabad is allocating woodlands, hilltops and tourist resorts to its army and officials, while issuing PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan residences to its citizens. This deliberate geostrategic act aims to alter and confuse the demographic realities in the disputed areas of Bo and Gilgit-Baltistan, thereby violating international law and UNCIP resolutions on Kashmir. Sticking to this rule and maintaining the demographics of these areas is critical.

“Therefore, our concerned citizens and staunch supporters of the United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP)” through your office urge the Pakistani government to take immediate action to withdraw all fabricated charges against UKNSO’s peaceful political activists, the memo reads. And release them to immediately and unconditionally stop all construction of tourist attractions and green belts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. “

“We ask the Pakistani government to enforce strict regulations to prevent further encroachment on these precious areas. Instead, efforts should be made to promote sustainable development goals and tourism practices and preserve the natural beauty of these two surrounding areas under interim Pakistani management.”

The memo added: “Take steps to combat deforestation and abolish all illegal taxes in electricity tariffs. We urge the Pakistani government to implement forest conservation laws and allocate adequate resources for reforestation. Working with local communities, NGOs and international partners can Help create a sustainable and resilient forest ecosystem.” (Ani)

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