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PoGB: Residents voice concerns over delays in sewerage and water supply pr
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Locals have claimed that these initiatives, which are meant to solve the city's problems with water distribution and sanitation, have been beset by ineffectiveness and poor management, leaving the neighbourhood in turmoil.
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UKPNP leaders condemn demographic changes in PoJK, PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Jamil Maqsood, has strongly condemned the ongoing demographic changes taking place in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB).
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Awami Action Committee stages protest against challenges faced by PoGB res
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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Awami Action Committee announces protest rally in PoGB over electricity sh
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The rally is set to draw attention to long-standing grievances related to electricity shortages, high taxation, trade restrictions, and the rising cost of living in the region, the Pamir Times reported.
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Water crisis deepens in PoGB as filtration plants fall into disrepair
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Without access to safe drinking water, the people of PoGB are now facing a rise in waterborne diseases. Poor water quality has led to a variety of health issues, from stomach infections to more serious diseases, particularly among children.
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PoGB: Residents of Zulfiqarabad protest over power outages, demand immedia
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Residents of Zulfiqarabad, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, are protesting a month-long electricity outage, citing disrupted education, daily life, and political interference. They demand immediate action from the authorities to restore power and provide a lasting solution.
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PoGB: Residents of Zulfiqarabad protest over power outages, demand immedia
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Residents of Zulfiqarabad, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, are protesting a month-long electricity outage, citing disrupted education, daily life, and political interference. They demand immediate action from the authorities to restore power and provide a lasting solution.
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Government employees protest pension cuts in PoGB, demand reversal
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A large group of government employees staged a protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB)'s Gilgit, demanding the reversal of recent pension cuts imposed by the provincial government, as reported by the Pamir Times.
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Lack of educational institutions in PoGB demands urgent action
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The region's geographical challenges, including hilly terrain and isolated locations, further complicate the situation. Long distances and the absence of proper transportation discourage families from sending their children to school, making regular attendance difficult, Pamir Times reported
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Economic strain deepens as tourism industry struggles with fee hikes in Po
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Rising royalty and mountaineering fees in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have alarmed tour operators, with many fearing the collapse of the region's adventure tourism sector.
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PoGB: Weak network connectivity disrupts event and education in Hunza dist
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The event, which attracts attention from across the region, was expected to be streamed live for wider audiences. However, as the event began, technical issues due to poor network coverage meant that there was no live broadcast.
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PoGB residents demand constitutional rights; urge govt to resolve issues
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
These demands were made during a discussion titled 'Important Political Issues of PoGB and Their Solutions' held at Islamabad's National Press Club on Thursday.
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