Tag: Zarb-e-Azb

November 1 marks the independence anniversary of the present day Gilgit-Baltistan. On this day in 1947, a handful number of Gilgit Scouts rebelled against the Dogras and successfully achieved independence for the region from Dogra Raj. 71 years have passed but Gilgit-Baltistan is yet to become a constitutional part of Pakistan. The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have been loyal to Pakistan for decades despite Pakistan’s failure to give basic rights, sent and lost their best men in wars like 1965, 1971 and 1999, Zarb-e-Azb, and many more front where their bravery was put under test. Yet Pakistan ignored the very basic… Read More