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Activists rally in London to condemn Pakistan's repression of Sindhi, Balo
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Organized by the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement on Tuesday, the demonstration was titled "Protest Against Pakistan's Occupation and Human Rights Violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Seraikistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir."
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PoGB: Political activists hold protest in Hunza, demand release of arreste
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to reports by the Pamir Times, the protesters, holding placards reading "Free Javed" and "Freedom of Speech," expressed solidarity with those who had been detained, and carried out rally for the restoration of fundamental rights such as political participation and freedom of expres
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PoGB: Locals express concern over substandard construction at Hunza Winter
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Residents have urged authorities to ensure the project is completed as per the original design, to avoid further issues and ensure the long-term success of the Winter Sports Ground.
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PoGB activist Hassan Askari highlights 'economic crisis' endured by reside
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Social activist Hassan Askari has said that the inflation in the region has skyrocketed in the past two years, witnessing a rise of 400-500 per cent.
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PoGB: Karakoram Highway blockade enters Day 2 as protesters demand elders'
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The members of the Muttahida Kohistan Jirga have continued their blockade of the Karakoram Highway for a second day, demanding the release of Maulana Kareemdad, an elder arrested under the Maintenance of Public Order. Protesters have warned they will not end the blockade until their demands
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Pakistan: Kohistan residents block Diamer-Bhasha Dam Karakoram Highway
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Protesters have been raising their demands for fair compensation for lands affected by the project, as well as employment opportunities for locals with WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) and the Chinese companies working on the dam.
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PoGB's Razsana village struggles with lack of clean water, jobs, and basic
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The lack of attention from both local and regional authorities has led to the neglect of the village and its residents in the Razsana Village of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB). The villagers are struggling with a severe shortage of basic resources and infrastructure, as reported b
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PoGB: Poor road infrastructure in Skardu halts tourism, causes accidents
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Poor road infrastructure in the Skardu district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan is creating serious obstacles to tourism and leading to frequent accidents.
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Power cuts and poor infrastructure stifle tourism growth in PoGB, locals d
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) are raising alarms about the decline in tourism, blaming chronic power shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and government neglect. Despite the region's natural beauty, local businesses reliant on tourism are suffering, with many blamin
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PoGB: Corruption in Girls Degree College leaves students without clean wat
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The education system, which should foster learning and development, has instead become a breeding ground for fraud. Every year, large sums of public funds are allocated in the name of "educational emergencies" or so-called reforms. However, the reality is far from what is promised.
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PoGB traders warn of economic fallout as snow disrupts trade at Khunjerab
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan have raised alarms over significant economic impacts caused by snow blockage at the Khunjerab Pass. The crucial section of the Karakoram Highway (KKH), vital for trade between Pakistan and China, is disrupted due to heavy snow, leading to delays,
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Protests erupt across PoGB over Kurram attack, shia community seeks justic
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Protest demonstrations broke out across different areas of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan after Friday prayers, with thousands of people taking to the streets to denounce the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lower Kurram district, which resulted in the deaths of at least 42 people and left
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