Gilgit-Baltistan locals protest against China and CPEC

A large number of protesters gathered on Sunday to protest the exclusion of Gilgit-Baltistan from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project.

According to ANI, Locals in Gilgit took to streets protesting against against China & CPEC which passes through Gilgit, fearing it will create huge ecological imbalance.

People got together and took out a march raising slogans portraying an elevation in resentment over the situation.

CPEC, a part of China's broader One-Belt-One-Road (OBOR) initiative, is widely hailed in Pakistan as a game-changer that is destined to bring considerable economic benefits.

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