Pakistan to split into parts! Pakistan’s economy in crisis? Here’s how PoK protesters have paralyzed Pakistani economy, hundreds of…

The protest launched on the call of the Hunza Awami Action Committee and the All Parties Traders Association against the power crisis has paralyzed the Pak-China trade, trade bodies said.

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Published: January 7, 2025, 11:48 AM IST

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Pakistan is facing more challenges as its efforts to improve the economy through trade with China have hit a snag. Hundreds of trucks carrying goods are stuck at the dry port of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the main highway in Gilgit-Baltistan remains blocked for the fourth day. The road closure is due to a protest by local residents against ongoing power outages.

The sit-in, organized by the Hunza Awami Action Committee and the All Parties Traders Association, has disrupted trade between Pakistan and China, according to trade groups. Protesters have been blocking the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in the Aliabad area of Hunza district since Friday.

700 trucks stuck on CPEC routes

According to Dawn, the Pakistani government tried several times to negotiate with the protesters and reopen the roads, but the talks failed. Imran Ali, head of the Gilgit-Baltistan Chamber of Commerce, said about 700 trucks carrying goods are stranded on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) routes, with many others stuck at ports.

Transportation across Pakistan disrupted

The protests have also affected transportation within Pakistan, as trucks delivering goods locally are stuck in different parts of Hunza. Protesters have already rejected the government’s proposals and plan to continue their demonstrations until their demands are fulfilled.

Government unable to resolve the issue

Hunza’s Deputy Commissioner said on Sunday that discussions were held with the protesters’ representatives. The Gilgit-Baltistan government promised quick action to fix the region’s electricity problems, but the protesters refused to accept these assurances and are determined to keep protesting.