Mirpur (PoK), Aug 05 (ANI): The independent leadership in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit, led by the United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP), have strongly rejected moves by Pakistan to establish military courts in the region in order to further suppress the local population. In a conference titled “National Action Plan & Freedom of Expression in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan” held recently in Mirpur city of PoK, Kashmiri leaders vehemently rejected the draconian law implemented last year in January. Most speakers criticized Kashmir policy of Pakistan government and human rights violations committed by them in PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan. The speakers said that the Pak establishment is trying to convey that recent elections in PoK were free and fair, but in fact, the elections were rigged, unfair and partial. Nationalist parties were not allowed to participate in the elections. Regarding the National Action Plan, the truth is that jihadis and religious fundamentalists are not being acted upon. However, NAP is being used against political activists in POK and GB, which is not part of Pakistan and Pak laws do not apply in these areas. There are many political and human rights activists in POK and Gilgit Baltistan who are facing trial and are in prison. People are not free to express their views and if they do, they face the consequences of Anti-Terrorism Law.
