Women, children protest in PoGB against arrest of Awami Action Committee leaders

Jun 11, 2025

Description: - PoGB, 11 JUNE 2025 - Women and children recently staged a demonstration on the Ghizer Expressway in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan to demand the release of Awami Action Committee leaders, including Ehsan Ali Advocate and Mehboob Wali, accusing Pakistani authorities of targeting peaceful activists and suppressing dissent in the region. The activists were arrested on May 14 under Pakistan’s anti-terrorism laws and charged with involvement in anti-state activities and delivering hate speech. Local media reports suggest FIR has reportedly been registered against a total of 16 leaders.