GBUM condemns state terrorism against the peaceful protestors of Chilas City, Diamer. GBUM called a public gathering in Skardu city to tribute the martyrs of Diamer Dam .On February 18, 2010, security forces shot at and killed three and injured seven innocent people of Gilgit-Baltistan who were demanding royalty and resource-loss compensation as a result of Pakistan’s decision to construct a dam in their district.
Manzoor Hussain Parwana paid tribute to the people of Diamer district and said that GBUM salutes those who received martyrdom while fighting for their just rights and guarantees that their sacrifices will not go waste. Pakistan cannot force the people of Gilgit-Baltistan to agree on the construction of the dam. Diamer dam is a disputed issue built on disputed land. Construction of the dam is a conspiracy and seen by locals as state-led ethnic extermination. In the guise of infrastructure development, Pakistan is destroying local cultural heritage, national identity, civilization, control over precious antiques, and elimination of local dwellings.
The people of Gilgit-Baltistan extend their support to the residents of Diamer to fight and fail Pakistan in her endeavours to destroy land, resources and identity of the region. Diamer dam is not an issue that pertains to geographical, economic and social security of the entire Gilgit-Baltistan. Through this press release, GBUM intends to give a wake up call to the natives of Gilgit-Baltistan to unite with the people of Diamer.
The Dam is being constructed in violation of international political and water-rights laws. The Dam is being built in Gilgit-Baltistan, which is not a part of Pakistan but the dam royalty will go to Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province. The inundation of several villages and valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and farmland and pastures will thus benefit the people of Pakistan. The cities of Pakistan will be electrified and illuminated from Diamer while destroying the livelihood and resource base of local people. The dam is primarily built as water storage body to provide irrigation to the deserts of Punjab in Pakistan; and the cost of destruction to farmland and pasture will be borne by the locals.
In the name of providing jobs to skilled people, thousands of Pakistanis will be settled in Diamer who will compete with locals for social services, and also cause demographic change in Pakistan’s favour.
GBUM urges the United Nations and human rights organizations to take strict action against those who killed and injured local protestors. Gilgit-Baltistan is part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and currently under illegal occupation of Pakistan. In 1948, Pakistan was directed by the United Nations to withdraw from Gilgit-Baltistan within 90 days. Pakistani continued presence in the region is a clear violation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir.
GBUM reiterates that the protest against Pakistani illegal advancement will continue. The party will also approach International Court of Justice (ICJ) for due recourse.
Issued by
Manzoor Hussain Parwana
Chairperson, Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM)
Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan)
Date 14 March 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Gilgit Baltistan: Construction of Diamer Dam died bodies condemned
GBUM condemns state terrorism against the peaceful protestors of Chilas City, Diamer. GBUM called a public gathering in Skardu city to tribute the martyrs of Diamer Dam .On February 18, 2010, security forces shot at and killed three and injured seven innocent people of Gilgit-Baltistan who were demanding royalty and resource-loss compensation as a result of Pakistan’s decision to construct a dam in their district.
Manzoor Hussain Parwana paid tribute to the people of Diamer district and said that GBUM salutes those who received martyrdom while fighting for their just rights and guarantees that their sacrifices will not go waste. Pakistan cannot force the people of Gilgit-Baltistan to agree on the construction of the dam. Diamer dam is a disputed issue built on disputed land. Construction of the dam is a conspiracy and seen by locals as state-led ethnic extermination. In the guise of infrastructure development, Pakistan is destroying local cultural heritage, national identity, civilization, control over precious antiques, and elimination of local dwellings.
The people of Gilgit-Baltistan extend their support to the residents of Diamer to fight and fail Pakistan in her endeavours to destroy land, resources and identity of the region. Diamer dam is not an issue that pertains to geographical, economic and social security of the entire Gilgit-Baltistan. Through this press release, GBUM intends to give a wake up call to the natives of Gilgit-Baltistan to unite with the people of Diamer.
The Dam is being constructed in violation of international political and water-rights laws. The Dam is being built in Gilgit-Baltistan, which is not a part of Pakistan but the dam royalty will go to Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province. The inundation of several villages and valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and farmland and pastures will thus benefit the people of Pakistan. The cities of Pakistan will be electrified and illuminated from Diamer while destroying the livelihood and resource base of local people. The dam is primarily built as water storage body to provide irrigation to the deserts of Punjab in Pakistan; and the cost of destruction to farmland and pasture will be borne by the locals.
In the name of providing jobs to skilled people, thousands of Pakistanis will be settled in Diamer who will compete with locals for social services, and also cause demographic change in Pakistan’s favour.
GBUM urges the United Nations and human rights organizations to take strict action against those who killed and injured local protestors. Gilgit-Baltistan is part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and currently under illegal occupation of Pakistan. In 1948, Pakistan was directed by the United Nations to withdraw from Gilgit-Baltistan within 90 days. Pakistani continued presence in the region is a clear violation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir.
GBUM reiterates that the protest against Pakistani illegal advancement will continue. The party will also approach International Court of Justice (ICJ) for due recourse.
Issued by
Manzoor Hussain Parwana
Chairperson, Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM)
Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan)
Date 14 March 2010
Manzoor Hussain Parwana paid tribute to the people of Diamer district and said that GBUM salutes those who received martyrdom while fighting for their just rights and guarantees that their sacrifices will not go waste. Pakistan cannot force the people of Gilgit-Baltistan to agree on the construction of the dam. Diamer dam is a disputed issue built on disputed land. Construction of the dam is a conspiracy and seen by locals as state-led ethnic extermination. In the guise of infrastructure development, Pakistan is destroying local cultural heritage, national identity, civilization, control over precious antiques, and elimination of local dwellings.
The people of Gilgit-Baltistan extend their support to the residents of Diamer to fight and fail Pakistan in her endeavours to destroy land, resources and identity of the region. Diamer dam is not an issue that pertains to geographical, economic and social security of the entire Gilgit-Baltistan. Through this press release, GBUM intends to give a wake up call to the natives of Gilgit-Baltistan to unite with the people of Diamer.
The Dam is being constructed in violation of international political and water-rights laws. The Dam is being built in Gilgit-Baltistan, which is not a part of Pakistan but the dam royalty will go to Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province. The inundation of several villages and valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and farmland and pastures will thus benefit the people of Pakistan. The cities of Pakistan will be electrified and illuminated from Diamer while destroying the livelihood and resource base of local people. The dam is primarily built as water storage body to provide irrigation to the deserts of Punjab in Pakistan; and the cost of destruction to farmland and pasture will be borne by the locals.
In the name of providing jobs to skilled people, thousands of Pakistanis will be settled in Diamer who will compete with locals for social services, and also cause demographic change in Pakistan’s favour.
GBUM urges the United Nations and human rights organizations to take strict action against those who killed and injured local protestors. Gilgit-Baltistan is part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and currently under illegal occupation of Pakistan. In 1948, Pakistan was directed by the United Nations to withdraw from Gilgit-Baltistan within 90 days. Pakistani continued presence in the region is a clear violation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir.
GBUM reiterates that the protest against Pakistani illegal advancement will continue. The party will also approach International Court of Justice (ICJ) for due recourse.
Issued by
Manzoor Hussain Parwana
Chairperson, Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM)
Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan)
Date 14 March 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Gilgit Baltistan: Leader welcomed to Challenge the Empowerment Package 2009 in Supreme Court.
Gilgit Baltistan: Leader welcomed to Challenge the Empowerment Package 2009 in Supreme Court.
Skardu: 6 March 2010
Manzoor Hussain Parwana Chairman Gilgit Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) has welcomed the petition of Shafqat Ali Inqalabi in Pakistan Supreme Court in which he has challenged the Empowerment and self Governance Ordinance 2009 for Gilgit Baltistan.
Manzoor Parwna said the petitioner has taken a brave step by challenging this Ordinance which aims to change the legal and constitutional position of the territory.
He said Gilgit Baltistan is not constitutional part of Pakistan and Pakistan has no right to legislate or formulate any constitutional Package to the people of the region. The establishment of de facto province of Gilgit Baltistan under the puppet Chief Minister is a shameful act of the government to strengthen the colonial control over the disputed area.
Parwana said we will provide moral political and technical support to Shafqat Inqalabi in his endeavors to seek justice for people of Gilgit Baltistan.
Issued by
Gilgit Baltistan United Movement
Skardu: 6 March 2010
Manzoor Hussain Parwana Chairman Gilgit Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) has welcomed the petition of Shafqat Ali Inqalabi in Pakistan Supreme Court in which he has challenged the Empowerment and self Governance Ordinance 2009 for Gilgit Baltistan.
Manzoor Parwna said the petitioner has taken a brave step by challenging this Ordinance which aims to change the legal and constitutional position of the territory.
He said Gilgit Baltistan is not constitutional part of Pakistan and Pakistan has no right to legislate or formulate any constitutional Package to the people of the region. The establishment of de facto province of Gilgit Baltistan under the puppet Chief Minister is a shameful act of the government to strengthen the colonial control over the disputed area.
Parwana said we will provide moral political and technical support to Shafqat Inqalabi in his endeavors to seek justice for people of Gilgit Baltistan.
Issued by
Gilgit Baltistan United Movement
Monday, March 1, 2010
Bunji dam a bid to pit locals against each other
The bids to pit the people of Rondu, Bunji and Haramush against each other in the name of Bunji dam will be foiled.This was stated by chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement, Manzoor Hussain Parwana in a press statement issued here after meeting a delegation of the Bonju dam action committee. He asked Wapda to stop the policy of double standard and provide employment to the youth of the region keeping in view the boundary disputes and geographical facts in view. Otherwise, he warned, that the construction of the dam would be stopped by force. He said according to government documents the area stretching to Brum stream belonged to Baltistan. The point where the Bonju dam was being constructed was located on the right side of the Indus River and belonged to Rondu while on the right side it was the property of Bunji.He said the Gilgit-Skardu road was located on the side of Rondu and the construction of the dam would badly affect the Rondu area. He said that to bypass the people of Rondu in the construction of the dam would be highly unjustified and intolerable.Mr Parwana also said that setting up of a checkpost by the Gilgit police for the security of the dam was beyond his comprehension. It shows that the district administration of Skardu was ignorant of its administrative limits. In other words, it can be said that the local administration was in know of the establishment of the checkpost.He said the local administration of Skardu should deploy the Skardu police in the checkpost and also seek reply from the Gilgit police for setting up the picket outside its jurisdiction. He said if the local administration did not take care of the issue, the people of the area would themselves protect their boundary.He assured the delegation that the affected people of Rondu would be fully supported in getting their grievances resolved.
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