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PoGB: Protest over Diamer-Bhasha Dam enters 9th day as affected people dem
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The protesters have urged authorities to address pressing issues such as compensation, resettlement, and livelihood security.
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PoGB: "Education department's failures have been exposed", says civil soci
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pakistan occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's education system is facing a serious crisis, with alarmingly high failure rates exposing deep-rooted issues in the region's administration. Civil society representative Faheem Akhtar has raised concerns over the repeated failures of the education departme
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PoGB: "Education department's failures have been repeatedly exposed", says
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pakistan occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's education system is facing a serious crisis, with alarmingly high failure rates exposing deep-rooted issues in the region's administration. Civil society representative Faheem Akhtar has raised concerns over the repeated failures of the education departm
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People of POJK want to be part of India: BJP J&K President, Sat Sharma
Updated : 1 year ago IST
On the occasion of Jammu and Kashmir Sankalp Diwas, BJP President in the Union Territory Sat Sharma claimed that people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) felt insecure in Pakistan and wanted to be part of India and today the atmosphere existed when people in POJK would come out i
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Protests erupt at local hospital highlights healthcare crisis in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Outrage and protests erupted at a local hospital in Ghulmet village in Nagar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, after a patient tragically lost his life due to the unavailability of a doctor. In response, the deceased's family and local residents staged a protest, blocking the K
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Locals in PoGB struggle with poor infrastructure and contaminated water
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The region's roads, in particularly dire condition, leave locals struggling every day. When it rains, the roads turn into rivers of mud, washing away parts of the path and trapping entire communities. Despite claims of road construction and renovation, locals say that very little is being do
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Journalists in PoGB protest 'PECA' law, warn of risks to free speech
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing strong opposition to the newly enacted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025. They argue that the law poses a significant thr
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Traders in PoGB face growing concerns over removal of customs concessions
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are increasingly worried about the government's decision to remove customs concessions, a move they fear could undermine the region's fragile economy.
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Educational crisis in PoGB's Diamer district
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The education system in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district, has reached a critical point, with alarming statistics indicating severe shortcomings in student performance. According to a report by Pamir Times, the district's primary and secondary education sectors are facing
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PoGB: Investigation reveals major flaws in Bale Gowand hydropower project
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Initiated under the 2012 Annual Development Program (ADP) at a cost of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 395.324 million, the project began construction in 2014 and was completed in 2022. However, just two months after completion, cracks appeared in the power channel and four bays, leading to water lea
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PoGB: Police arrest student over protesting against poor exam results
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The protest, which began over the poor outcomes of the exams conducted by the Board of Elementary Education, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), has gained significant attention in the region.
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Freelancers in PoGB struggling with power and internet woes
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
These disruptions not only affect daily work but also threaten their financial stability, with many forced to abandon their businesses entirely during the winter months. As temperatures drop, power outages become more frequent, and the digital infrastructure that freelancers depend on become
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