UKPNP Raises Alarm Over Infrastructure Woes in Pakistan-Occupied Regions

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) criticizes Pakistan's government for neglecting basic infrastructure and human rights in Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Despite financial contributions from residents, the regions suffer from poor internet, inadequate roads, and restricted media access, exacerbating their plight.

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has cast a spotlight on the dire infrastructure conditions in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. The party expressed concern over inadequate freedom of speech, substandard internet connectivity, and limited media access, which continue to plague residents.

Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan, UKPNP's spokesperson, accused the Pakistan government of failing to deliver essential services, despite the significant tax revenues and remittances pouring into the national economy from these regions. He criticized the poor state of infrastructure, citing poorly maintained roads causing frequent accidents, revealing a pattern of governmental neglect.

Khan highlighted frustrations over internet connectivity, where even the introduction of 2G services in 2005 fell short of expectations due to persistent speed throttling by government-imposed firewalls. The inadequate services hinder communication, especially hampering rescue efforts during crises like the 2005 earthquake.

UKPNP has appealed to the Pakistan government to overhaul the region's infrastructure, advocating for the introduction of high-speed internet and 5G connectivity to uplift living standards in the affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.

(With inputs from agencies.)