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Protesters in PoGB slam Pakistan's tax
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a video shared by Markhor Times on Facebook, the traders stated that the protest has entered its 55th day, with widespread support from various districts, including Astore, Skardu, Diamer, and Ghizer.
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PoGB: Dirty water in Astore triggers health crisis, road blockade by loca
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of Astore in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan protested over contaminated water, citing a rise in menstrual health problems among women. Blocking traffic to demand action, locals called on authorities to ensure safe water, while officials assured them their grievances would be ad
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Locals stranded in PoGB as snowfall disrupts road access
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
These natural events have severed access to various remote areas, including Dasakram, Chilam, Manimarg, Darle, Kala Pani, Mir Malik, Nanga Parbat Rupal Valley, and Parsheng, leading to severe shortages of essentials such as food, medicine, and a lack of electricity and mobile network connect
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PoGB: Astore residents slam local administration for inaction amid severe
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Union Council members in the area have voiced frustration over the lack of action, stating that many families have been displaced from their homes, and lives are at risk due to blocked roads. Markhor Times reported
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PoGB: Locals in Astore district face health crises amid shortage of doctor
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Residents of the Qamri area in Astore district, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), are facing a growing health crisis due to an acute shortage of medical care in the region.
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Tourism industry in PoGB is hindered due to poor infrastructure
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Locals of Rama Valley in PoGB are facing severe livelihood problems in the valley due to poor infrastructure. The local administration has notably taken no steps to improve the condition of the area.
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PoGB: Astore residents lament inadequate infrastructural development, high
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Rafillah Afridi, a local resident, highlighted that the local people have been suffering from every crisis imaginable, because of the unavailability of health, education, communication and employment opportunities.
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Residents of Pak-occupied Gilgit Baltistan protest against land mafia acti
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
This endangers legitimate owners and inhabitants, subjecting them to eviction and property loss. A recent protest outside the Gilgit Press Club shed light on encroachments on grazing lands in the upper Astore area.
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Wheat subsidy protests intensify in Gilgit-Baltistan, demonstrations turn
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
On January 27, the Committee announced a transport wheel jam in 10 districts. Stores, marketplaces, and eateries were closed in several locations including Skardu, Diamer, Ghizer, Astore, Shigar, Ghanche, Kharmang, and Hunza.
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11 dead, 13 injured in avalanche in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
The authorities in a report said the incident took place at Shounter Top Pass around 4 pm on Friday.
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Malpractice reported in relief distribution amid COVID-19 outbreak in Gilg
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Astore [Gilgit-Baltistan], April 24 (ANI): Political parties in Pakistan occupied Gilgit-Baltistan are blaming each other for malpractices in the distribution of relief material to the poor and those in quarantine centres amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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