Pakistan Intensifies Control in PoGB Amidst Escalating Regional Instability
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Pakistan tightens grip in PoGB amid rising regional turmoil, rights advocates warn
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News18•20-03-2026, 17:15
Pakistan tightens grip in PoGB amid rising regional turmoil, rights advocates warn
•Pakistan intensifies crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) amidst escalating regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict.
•Human Rights Advocate Senge Sering alleges widespread arrests and restrictions to suppress dissent, targeting political and social activists.
•Unrest is visible across Pakistan, with separatist groups escalating attacks in Balochistan and TTP intensifying operations.
•Increased scrutiny and arrests of Shia community members are reported due to Iran-linked tensions, fueling anger and fear.
•Measures are linked to Pakistan's potential involvement with Saudi Arabia and China's stakes in the region, with Karakoram Highway access being crucial.
