Concerns Raised Over Pakistan's Proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment
Pak's 28th amendment may incorporate PoJK, Gilgit-Baltistan: Mirza

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Human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza warns that Pakistan's proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment may formally incorporate Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), altering their constitutional status and impacting regional stability.
- 01Amjad Ayub Mirza cautions that the amendment could integrate PoJK and PoGB into Pakistan's constitutional framework.
- 02Currently, PoJK and PoGB do not have full provincial status under Pakistan's Constitution.
- 03The proposed amendment may strengthen Islamabad's control over governance and infrastructure in PoGB, linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
- 04Mirza urges the international community to monitor developments regarding the amendment closely.
- 05The amendment could potentially revise the powers of provinces and alter resource-sharing mechanisms established by the 18th Amendment.
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Amjad Ayub Mirza, a human rights activist, has expressed serious concerns regarding Pakistan's proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, which may lead to the formal incorporation of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) into the country's constitutional framework. Mirza highlighted that while the government has not officially revealed the amendment's details, recent political developments have raised fears of a shift in the status of these territories. Historically, Pakistan has maintained a constitutional distinction for PoJK and PoGB, treating them as disputed regions in line with United Nations resolutions. The activist warned that formal integration could have significant political, legal, and diplomatic repercussions. He noted that such a change would enhance Islamabad's governance and security control, particularly in PoGB, which is strategically linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Furthermore, Mirza emphasized the need for international vigilance regarding this amendment, as it could affect regional stability and the future status of these territories. The proposed amendment may also prompt discussions on revising provincial powers and resource-sharing mechanisms established by the 18th Amendment, potentially strengthening federal authority in specific sectors.
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The proposed amendment may significantly alter the governance and legal status of PoJK and PoGB, affecting local populations and their rights.
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