Renowned human rights activist and political analyst Amjad Ayub Mirza has expressed a strong denunciation of the recent actions involving arrests and violence aimed at senior members of the Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB).
Mass protests have erupted across Gilgit-Baltistan after the arrest of five Awami Action Committee leaders, including chairman Ehsan Ali Advocate, just days ahead of a major Grand Jirga on regional rights.
Ministry of Home Affairs declared the Jammu and Kashmir-based AAC an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, imposing an immediate ban for the next five years accusing the organization of engaging in activities that threaten the country's sovereignty, integ
Residents of Jatial in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan staged protests over prolonged power outages during Ramadan. A malfunctioning transformer has left over 300 homes without reliable electricity, sparking outrage. Protesters warned of escalating demonstrations if authorities fail to ac
After the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banned Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) and Awami Action Committee, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that the central government have adopted the policy of "muscle power" but now they should show "leniency."
According to Pamir Times, one of the major concerns raised by the committee was the mismanagement of the Yasin sub-division, where key posts remain unfilled. A member of the committee stated that the position of Tehsildar, following the transfer of the previous officer, has remained vacant,
After the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banned Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) and Awami Action Committee Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that anyone found involved in activities against the nation's peace is bound to face the "crushing blow" of the central gov
Kashmir's influential cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has condemned the Centre's ban on the Awami Action Committee(AAC) for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. He headed the AAC.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday declared the Jammu and Kashmir-based Awami Action Committee (AAC) an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, imposing an immediate ban for the next five years accusing the organization of engaging in activiti
The region's development has been severely hampered by corruption and inefficiency, with the local administration failing to deliver on its commitments. Despite agreements and protests, the people of PoJK continue to suffer from a lack of basic infrastructure and essential services.
The protest, attended by a large number of local residents, focused on pressing issues including soaring electricity bills and persistent power outages, which continue to create significant hardships for the community.