Gilgit, Oct. 14 -- Traders across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) shut down markets in protest against taxation policies and the implementation of the Food Act 2022, accusing the authorities of imposing additional financial burdens on local businesses already struggling with economic pressures.

The protest was directed against strict fee structures, mandatory registration requirements and tax enforcement measures introduced under the Food Act 2022. Traders and their representative unions have raised concerns over the government's policies, arguing that the measures are creating further difficulties for the business community in the region.

Fakh-ruddin, president of the Anjuman-e-Tajiran, criticised the authorities for proceedi...