A symbolic editorial illustration depicting allegations of restrictions on peaceful civilian protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The image portrays schoolchildren, parents and local residents participating in a demonstration while facing a security barricade, highlighting broader discussions around civil liberties, freedom of expression and public dissent in the region.

An in-depth examination of Gilgit-Baltistan’s unique constitutional and political status, exploring its governance through executive orders, limited federal representation, judicial framework, rights concerns, and the broader debate over autonomy, constitutional integration, and regional governance within Pakistan.