ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court extended on Thursday its powers toGilgit-Baltistan. It also ordered the grant of fundamental rights toresidents of the area.
A seven-judge larger bench headed by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar was hearingpetitions challenging the Gilgit-Baltistan Order, 2018, Gilgit-BaltistanEmpowerment and Self Governance Order, 2009 and the right of residents ofthe area to be governed through their chosen representatives.
The court ordered that till a referendum is held, the people of this area,as well as those living in Kashmir, will be given fundamental rights.
We are thankful to the court for this historic verdict, said the attorneygeneral.
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Gilgit-Baltistan courts hold the right to review the law-making done by theGilgit-Baltistan Council, ordered, ruled the SC. However, these courts donot hold constitutional rights within Pakistan.
