Hunza, Aug. 12 -- The sit-in protest orchestrated by the Pak-China Traders' Alliance Action Committee has reached its 17th consecutive day, showing no indication of conclusion as traders remain resolute in their two-point demands. Political, social, and religious groups from all over Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan continue to arrive in convoys to express their solidarity with the protesters.

The ongoing demonstration has completely disrupted the land route between Pakistan and China, leading to significant hindrances in cross-border movement. Passengers and cargo vehicles on both sides have been stuck for several days, unable to make the journey between the two nations.

Dawlat Karim, a local businessman and representative of the Hun...