Diamer, Feb. 24 -- The "Haqooq Do, Dam Banao" protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan has entered its ninth day, with demonstrators continuing their sit-in and demanding justice for the affectees of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project.

According to Pamir Times, the protesters have urged authorities to address pressing issues such as compensation, resettlement, and livelihood security. While the protesters support the construction of the dam, their slogan, "Give us our rights, build the dam," reflects their plea for justice before development can proceed.

Despite several rounds of negotiations between the federal and regional governments and the protesters, the sit-in continues.

As reported by Pamir Times, the protesters had issued a cl...