Gilgit-Baltistan CM criticises Modi’s remarks

From Sajjad Hussain Islamabad, Aug 31 (PTI) Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-BaltistanChief Minister Hafizur Rehman today criticised Prime MinisterNarendra Modi’s remarks on human rights situation in PoK andBalochistan. Addressing a conference on China-Pakistan EconomicCorridor (CPEC), he said Modi’s remarks were a "manifestationof growing Indian frustration over cooperation between Chinaand Pakistan." "India feels isolated in the region after the CPEC aspart of greater One-Belt One-Road (OBOR) was launched to link3 billion people of South Asia, Central Asia and China," heclaimed. He said Prime Minister Modi was under pressure due to thesituation in Kashmir and his "anxiety has increased due tosuccessful execution of the CPEC". Rehman said that people of Gilgit-Baltistan would defeatany conspiracy against the CPEC project which offered greatopportunity for the region’s development since 1970 when thehistoric Karakoram Highway was constructed. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Modi highlighted humanrights violations in Gilgit-Baltistan and Balochistan. PTI SHZH AKJZH