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PoGB: Skardu residents mark fifth day of protest over Parachinar crisis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protests in Skardu district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan [PoGB] have entered their fifth consecutive day, with residents continuing to demand urgent government action to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, located in Pakistan's Kurram District.
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Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan government fails to address youth unemp
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is grappling with a significant issue: widespread unemployment among its youth. Despite the region's natural beauty and vast potential for growth, university graduates from PoGB are struggling to find meaningful employment.
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Pak: 11 die, 22 injured in bus accident
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As per Geo News, the bus overturned on the M-14 motorway en route from Bahawalpur to Islamabad.
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PoGB: Students march demanding construction of tunnels on crucial highway
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The student's primary demand is the construction of tunnels to provide a safer passage along the Shahra-e-Baltistan, a crucial highway connecting Gilgit and Skardu. The road, known for its treacherous terrain and inadequate safety measures, has been the site of frequent fatal accidents.
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PoGB: Protest erupts in Gilgit amid ongoing violence, blockade in Parachin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan staged a mass protest against the ongoing violence, killings, and road blockades in Pakistan's Parachinar, in Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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PoGB: Locals in Astore district face health crises amid shortage of doctor
Updated : 1 year, 3 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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Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The ongoing deforestation in PoGB is not only contributing to climate change but is also heightening the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. The removal of trees, which play a crucial role in stabilizing the soil, increases the risk of landslides, particularly in the steep, mountain
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Residents of PoGB stage protest against prolonged power outages
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Residents of the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan took to the streets to protest against the ongoing power outages, which have left the region without electricity for several days.
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PoGB: Baltistan Student Federation set to stage protest campaign advocatin
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Baltistan Students Federation is set to launch a protest campaign titled "Build Tunnels, Save Lives", aimed at advocating for the construction of tunnels along Jaglot-Skardu Road, as reported by the Pamir Times.
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Severe air pollution in PoGB causes health risks, low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Air pollution in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) has reached alarming levels, particularly during the winter months. Due to the increase in the price of LPG gas and the shortage of electricity, locals resort to burning wood, tyres, and plastic to heat their homes.
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PoGB: Awami Action Committee holds protest to highlight issues faced by re
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The recent hike in commercial electricity tariffs also sparked outrage, with protesters demanding an immediate reversal of the increases.
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PoGB: Darel district struggles with lack of basic facilities and poor road
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The last village of Darel district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan remains deprived of basic amenities, leaving its residents grappling with numerous challenges. Despite its natural beauty, the village suffers from a severe lack of infrastructure, particularly in terms of road connecti
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