Gilgit-Baltistan Advocacy Forum Presses Candidates on Rights, Representation and Development

The Gilgit-Baltistan Advocacy Forum (GBAF) has released a detailed Charter of Demands for all candidates and political parties vying in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan elections. The forum is pressuring them to include crucial issues such as constitutional reforms, women's rights, climate resilience, youth employment, healthcare improvements, and sustainable development within their election manifestos. This initiative aims to ensure that these critical matters are prioritized by future leaders, directly influencing the region's progress and the well-being of its citizens. The GBAF's proactive engagement underscores the importance of a rights-based and development-focused agenda for the upcoming electoral cycle.