Reference in the memory of Late Amir Hamza at Islamabad
Islamabad, Sep 10th. 2002:
A very important and consequential reference in the memory of Late Mr.Amir Hamza, an ex-SSP of Gilgit-Baltistan’ held here today at Abdul Latif Bhatai Community Centre in H-8/1,Islamabad. This was arranged by the All Parties National Alliance’(APNA) of Pakistani-held Kashmir(PHK) with collaboration of some intellectuals of Gilgit-Baltistan, and was chaired by Mirza Wajahat Hassan and was addressed by so many fierce speakers of Gilgit-Baltistan in addition to the leadership of APNA. It was a massively attended by the relatives, friends,fans and those who were politically affiliated to the Late Mr. Hamza.
The speakers analyzed and evaluated the entire personality of Late Mr.Amir Hamza and concluded that in relation to his motherland –Gilgit-Baltistan ; he was every inch a nationalist and patriot who wanted freedom, independence, progress and prosperity for his motherland. He was one of those, illustrious sons of soil who perceived the poverty and the backwardness of the people in the inherent slavery of Gilgit-Baltistan and wished and struggled for its independence, progress and prosperity. They appealed to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, especially youth, to remain vigilant and keep the hypocrites and traitors away from them. They also exhorted them to follow the footsteps of Late Mr. Hamza in order to achieve the national independence; and also vowed themselves to follow Late Mr. Hamza to materialize his ideals.
The special feature of this function was the unprecedented zeal and enthusiasm of the youth of the region who seemed to be charged and agitating. It seemed as if they fully understood each and every word of the speakers and would certainly put these words in practice. Before concluding, the following demands of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan were put forward in the shape of resoulutions:
1. The territory of Gilgit-Baltistan should be amalgamated into the Pakistani-held Kashmir and be given self-rule where Pakistan should have only defense, foreign affairs and currency till the final settlement of Kashmir dispute.
2. All the attempts to distort the history of Gilgit-Baltistan, especially it name and the feats of that of its heroes should be stopped forthwith and it should be named as Gilgit-Baltistan and not as Northern Areas.
3. The people of Gilgit-Baltistan, being a party to the Kashmir dispute should be included in its negotiations at all forums and at all levels.
4. The State Subject Rules introduced by the patriotic ruler of Jammu Kashmir in 1928 should be re enforced in Gilgit-Baltistan as are in vogue in other parts of Jammu Kashmir and its violation should be stopped forthwith.
5. All the resources of Gilgit-Baltistan should be handed over to the people of this territory.
6. The fundamental rights of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan should be restored without any further delay.
7. The water tax of Indus River should be paid to the people of Gilgit- Baltistan.
8. All the obstacles created in the way to the direct relationship between Gilgit-Baltistan and China and Central Asian States should be Immediately removed.
9. The Special Communication Organization (SCO) and Frontier Works Organization (FWO), both army organizations, should be replaced by civil manpower.
10. Lent Officers from Pakistan should be sent back and be replaced by the local officers.
11. Northern Light Infantry (NLI) should be revived and stationed in Gilgit-Baltistan instead of Pakistan army units.
12. Karakoram University should be established as promised without any
further delay and be staffed by the local people.
13. This forum paid glowing tributes to Late Mr. Amir Hamza for his services rendered to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and demanded that the Police Training Centre in Gilgit be named after him and the police constables recruited by him on the merit should be reinstated.
14. The Gilgit Scouts should be revived and maintained as the second line force.
15. The proper steps should be taken for the overall development and progress of Gilgit Baltistan forthwith.
By All Parties National Alliance and Intellectuals
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