Muzaffarabad, September 7, 2025 — The Azadi Times: Ibrahim Nagri, a prominent youth leader from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chairman of the People’s Rights Movement GB, has publicly endorsed the September 29 shutdown call announced by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC).
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In a statement shared on his official Facebook account, Nagri declared full support for the 38-point charter of demands presented by the JKJAAC. He affirmed solidarity with the movement across Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the shared identity of the region.
“I am supporting the September 29 call. If needed, we will step into the field. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is our part and will remain so,” Ibrahim Nagri wrote on social media.
Widespread Campaign in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The JKJAAC, an umbrella body of traders, civil society groups, and rights activists, has called for a complete lockdown on September 29 to press its demands. The 38-point charter includes appeals for economic justice, constitutional rights, affordable electricity, and greater political autonomy.
The call has triggered debates and drawn reactions across the territories of Jammu and Kashmir, including Gilgit-Baltistan. Ibrahim Nagri’s endorsement is being seen as a significant development, reflecting growing solidarity between activists in GB and political movements in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Nagri is often described by supporters as one of the most vocal young leaders advocating for rights and representation in Gilgit-Baltistan. His statement reinforces the growing sentiment that issues faced by GB cannot be seen in isolation from those in other parts of the divided state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Political observers note that his support could encourage further mobilization of youth groups in GB, particularly at a time when discontent over governance, electricity shortages, and resource management has been escalating.
Background
The JKJAAC has in recent months organized mass protests, sit-ins, and rallies across Pakistan-administered Kashmir, demanding the government in Islamabad address longstanding grievances. The September 29 shutdown is expected to be one of the most significant tests of the Committee’s ability to mobilize public support across the region.
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With figures like Ibrahim Nagri pledging active backing, activists believe the campaign may gain wider traction beyond Azad Jammu and Kashmir, reaching Gilgit-Baltistan and potentially reshaping regional political dynamics.
