Traders In PoK-Gilgit-Baltistan Block China Trade Route For 23 Days, Demand End To ‘Illegal’ Federal Taxes

Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have been protesting for 23 consecutive days by blocking the Karakoram Highway, a critical trade route connecting Pakistan and China.The blockade, which started in late July 2025, has completely halted all bilateral trade and travel through this vital corridor, leaving thousands stranded, including Chinese nationals and foreign tourists.The
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have been protesting for 23 consecutive days by blocking the Karakoram Highway, a critical trade route connecting Pakistan and China.The blockade, which started in late July 2025, has completely halted all bilateral trade and travel through this vital corridor, leaving thousands stranded, including Chinese nationals and foreign tourists.The
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