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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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PoGB: Residents of Diamer district raise strong opposition against recent
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Markhor Times reported that the Grand Jirga, which took place recently in Diamer, Chilas, was attended by high-profile figures such as Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan, Commander FCNA Major General Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, along with lo
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PoGB advocate raises voice against authorities for basic rights and facili
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
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Power crisis deepens in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan amid harsh wint
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan are enduring one of the harshest winters in recent memory, as severe power outages continue to plague the region.
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Authorities in PoGB harass political leader and his wife
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Sher Nadir Shahi, General Secretary of the Public Action Committee GB, condemned the actions taken against Javed Numbradar and his wife.
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Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, youths demand electricity rights outsi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A group of passionate youths from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) raised voice against the ongoing load shedding in the region, as reported by WTV.
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PoGB: Astore residents slam local administration for inaction amid severe
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Union Council members in the area have voiced frustration over the lack of action, stating that many families have been displaced from their homes, and lives are at risk due to blocked roads. Markhor Times reported
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PoGB: Awami Action Committee holds meeting, demands end to special power l
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Awami Action Committee (AAC) of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) held a meeting addressing the region's ongoing power crisis. The committee lauded the Hunza protest and issued critical demands for equitable power distribution, government accountability, and faster implementation
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Pakistan's trade route with China remains blocked for fifth day amid prote
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Rally leaders spoke about the persistent inadequate power supply in the region, noting that people face up to 23-hour electricity outages amid the winter season.
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