Over 2,000 leases for mining of gold, uranium and molybdenum have been illegally awarded to Chinese firms by the Pakistan government in Gilgit and Baltistan, also known as Northern Areas.The Imran Khan government has thrown environmental norms to the wind while allotting these illegal mining contracts revealed Nasir Aziz Khan, exiled leader and Chief Spokesperson of United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP), a prominent political outfit of GB area.“We will expose Pakistan’s conspiracy to plunder natural resources in the forthcoming convention of the United Nations in Geneva, next month,” Aziz told IANS over phone.Citing article 257 of the Constitution of Pakistan, Aziz said that the government in Islamabad has no right to plunder natural resources in GB.“Rules are being blatantly flouted. Pakistan, in violation of international laws and defiance of its own Constitution, has given a free hand to Chinese mining companies to plunder natural resources in the occupied Gilgit Baltistan (GB) area. A few local newspapers which are printed outside are checked and monitored by the agencies in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.“Consequently huge dams are being blatantly constructed. "Local people are not consulted. The move to oblige China in the GB area also violates international laws,” the UKPMP leader who lives in Geneva, Switzerland added.In Northern Areas, which include three divisions, Gilgit, Baltistan and Diamer, the media is literally censored by the federal government. Gilgit-Baltistan. Last year the leader of opposition in GB Assembly raised the issue of plundering of natural resources like uranium and gold by Chinese companies but such voices of dissent were silenced.

Last year the leader of opposition in GB Assembly raised the issue of plundering of natural resources like uranium and gold by Chinese companies but such voices of dissent were silenced. In such given circumstances when no one can oppose any decision, natural resources are being looted. "In this part of the world (GB area), the press is controlled by the Pak government. Although there is a provincial assembly in GB, the government is virtually run by the Governor at the behest of Islamabad. In lieu of giving military support to Pakistan, the Chinese are looting our land and its rich resources," said the exiled leader of UKPNP.Recently a Rs 442-billion joint venture was inked between a Chinese state-run firm and a commercial wing of Pakistan's military to construct the mega Diamer Bhasha Dam.

Published August 12, 2020 | By admin. The move to oblige China in the GB area also violates international laws," the UKPMP leader who lives in Geneva, Switzerland added. SOURCE: IANS. Pakistan has given an open exemption to Chinese mining companies for plundering natural resources in the occupied Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region, in violation of international laws and in violation of its own constitution. Pakistan is playing into the hands of China,” Aziz said.“Local people are not consulted. Precious mines, minerals and other resources are being plundered. Pak awarding illegal gold, uranium mining contracts to China in Gilgit-Baltistan

Not only that, Islamabad has also signed a multi-billion dollar contract with Beijing to build a mega dam in the Daimer division, an area that legally belongs to India. All Right Reserved. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The entire area is under the influence of China. In Northern Areas, which include three divisions, Gilgit, Baltistan and Diamer, the media is literally censored by the federal government.

People who raise voice in GB are being punished. The Imran Khan government has thrown environmental norms to the wind while allotting these illegal mining contracts revealed Nasir Aziz Khan, exiled leader and Chief Spokesperson of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), a prominent political outfit of GB area. A few months ago, the Pakistan government signed an agreement with China, to build the Diamer Bhasha dam on the Indus river. "Rules are being blatantly flouted. Over 2,000 leases for mining of gold, uranium and molybdenum have been illegally awarded to Chinese firms by the Pakistan government in Gilgit and Baltistan, also known as Northern Areas. Developed by PeoplesMagnet !! Their interests have been totally ignored.

"Consequently huge dams are being blatantly constructed. Illegal contract for uranium mining to Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan gives gold. “In this part of the world (GB area), the press is controlled by the Pak government. Over 2,000 leases for mining of gold, uranium and molybdenum have been illegally awarded to Chinese firms by the Pakistan government in Gilgit and Baltistan, also known as Northern Areas.