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PoJK activist condemns China's aid to Myanmar, warns of expansionist strat
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He highlighted that China's growing presence in Myanmar mirrors its strategy in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), where Beijing has been expanding its influence under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam protesters offer Eid prayers at ongoing sit-in
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The demonstrators, primarily from the surrounding areas of Diamer, gathered at the site to offer prayers and reaffirm their determination to continue their protest until their 31-point charter of demands is fully addressed.
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PoGB: Tensions rise as protest over Diamer-Bhasha dam enters seventh week
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Protesters in Chilas expressed frustration over the unfulfilled promises related to their 31-point demand list.
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UKPNP leader Jamil Maqsood urges UNHRC to probe human rights violations in
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Addressing the UNHRC, Maqsood highlighted the repression of peaceful protests demanding self-rule and resource sovereignty in these regions. He criticized Pakistan's handling of civil liberties, stating that state-sponsored extremism and enforced disappearances are rampant.
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Severe rain, snow disrupt life across PoGB; stranding travellers
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Heavy rainfall and snowfall have wreaked havoc across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), causing widespread disruption to daily life, severing key land communications, and stranding hundreds of travellers.
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PoGB: Women protest in Gilgit over water, electricity crisis
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The region has been struggling with an inadequate supply of both essential resources for the past 20-25 days, causing immense hardship for local residents.
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PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest marks 40th day amid plans for Eid sit-in
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The protest, under the banner of the Huqooq Do, Dam Banao Tehreek movement, has gathered widespread attention due to its continued endurance and the unresolved issues faced by the people of the region.
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PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest continues with growing religious influence
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The ongoing Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has entered its 38th consecutive day, with demonstrators pledging to continue their sit-in until their demands are addressed.
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PoGB: Teachers boycott government's holiday policy
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Teachers in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB) have launched a widespread boycott from schools following the government's decision to exempt the education department from local holidays
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Pakistan: Supreme Court delays hearing on PoGB's conditional plea for judi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has deferred a hearing on the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) government's conditional plea to withdraw a case regarding judicial appointments. The court has urged federal and GB authorities to resolve the matter and directed the federal government to
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PoGB: Primary school in Diamer struggles with poor infrastructure, resourc
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to Markhor Times, there are no chairs for them to sit, forcing them to stand or sit on the ground during lessons. The classroom boards are broken and barely functional, while the roof of the school remains poorly maintained, allowing water to leak in during rain. There is also no s
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Healthcare crisis deepens in PoGB amid severe staff and resource shortages
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Hospitals in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are facing a severe crisis due to a shortage of medical staff and essential resources. Doctors warn of critical gaps in healthcare, while patients struggle with inadequate facilities and lack of access to proper treatment.
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