Traders involved in the import and export operations between Pakistan and China through the Khunjerab Pass announced a protest on Monday due to the halt of trade activities for the past six months
Leaders of the Pakistan-China Traders Action Committee expressed that transporters, hoteliers, labourers, and shopkeepers have been left jobless. Mohammad, Ismail, Ebad Nagri, Yawar Abbas, Abbas Mir, and other committee leaders stated that over 200 shipments arriving from China have been stranded at the Sost Dry Port since December last year, according to Dawn.
They mentioned that local traders were incurring losses amounting to billions of rupees as numerous items have become unsalable due to expiration. Additionally, they are burdened with daily port charges and other overhead expenses. They emphasised that trade through Khunjerab Pass is the primary source of income for Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB
Leaders of the Pakistan-China Traders Action Committee expressed that transporters, hoteliers, labourers, and shopkeepers have been left jobless. Mohammad, Ismail, Ebad Nagri, Yawar Abbas, Abbas Mir, and other committee leaders stated that over 200 shipments arriving from China have been stranded at the Sost Dry Port since December last year, according to Dawn.
They mentioned that local traders were incurring losses amounting to billions of rupees as numerous items have become unsalable due to expiration. Additionally, they are burdened with daily port charges and other overhead expenses. They emphasised that trade through Khunjerab Pass is the primary source of income for Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB
Previously, human rights activist Baba Jan condemned the recent trend of repression in PoGB, alerting that the region is facing an “unlawful and systematic” attack on civic liberties, land rights, and the democratic framework.