Protestors in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan have halted trade with China for nearly three weeks, demanding constitutional rights and exclusion from federal taxes on imported goods. The sit-in, led by the Tajir Ittehad Action Committee, has disrupted business at Sost Dry Port, with 280 consignments stuck for over a year. Local leaders assert that the residents deserve representation in Pakistan’s National Assembly before being taxed, emphasizing their long-standing grievances over denial of rights. This situation highlights the regional discontent and the economic implications of unresolved constitutional issues, which may affect Pakistan’s trade relations and stability in the area.