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Political and religious leaders remain quiet on mineral extraction in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
WTV, a local news organisation from PoGB, reported that political and religious leaders from across the region, despite their frequent commentary on national and regional matters, have remained conspicuously silent on this issue.
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Pakistan: HRCP demands reversal of Anti-Terrorism Act amendment proposal,
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) concluded its 38th Annual General Meeting with a call for urgent action to address the country's deteriorating human rights situation, emphasising concerns over the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act amendment and threats to democracy. The Commissio
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PoGB: Teacher shortage sparks roadblock protest in Diamer District, stude
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
They are demanding the immediate recruitment of teachers to address the ongoing educational crisis, as reported by Markhor Times.
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PoGB: Female students protest against teachers' shortage in Chilas Degree
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A large group of female students from Degree College Chilas staged a protest and blocked the road in the Diamer district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, demanding the immediate recruitment of teachers.
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Protest erupts in PoGB as civil society demands immediate return of disapp
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The members of civil society gathered at Taus Chowk in Gupis-Yasin district of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit Baltistan on Friday to protest against the disappearance of 20-year-old Imran Khan, a youth from Qarqulti who has been missing for the past three weeks.
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Protests erupt in PoGB as legal professionals demand judicial reforms
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The protest, which began in the regional capital, Gilgit, has quickly gained momentum, attracting not only legal professionals but also civil society activists and concerned citizens. Their demands centre on overhauling the judicial structure, improving accountability, enhancing transparency
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UKPNP raises concern over lack of infrastructure, internet services in PoJ
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has voiced concerns over the severe lack of infrastructure and internet services in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. The party criticised Pakistan's governance and called for the introduction of modern technologies a
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PoGB: SIT arrest two suspected drug dealers near Karakoram International U
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan Police has reportedly arrested two suspected drug dealers, for their involvement in the distribution of illegal substances around Karakoram International University (KIU).
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PAC leader calls out corruption, unlawful mining in PoGB; pledges to purs
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Public Action Committee (PAC) leader, Syed Nazar Abbas Kazmi, of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), announced plans to take decisive action against the illegal occupation and trade of Gangcha's valuable mineral resources.
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PoGB: Bar associations decide to boycott court proceedings amid land refor
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Lawyers in Gilgit-Baltistan have united to boycott all court proceedings until November 16, protesting a controversial land reform act. This collective action involves several bar associations, including the High Court Bar Association, the Gilgit-Baltistan Bar Council, the Supreme Court Bar
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PoGB: Skardu residents helpless amid ongoing electricity load shedding
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The issue of ongoing electricity load shedding in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan has made the residents helpless as they are suffering power outages for over 22 hours a day. Due to the electricity issue, the Skardu market was recently shut before the usual time, as reported by Skardu TV.
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Protests erupt in PoGB over Finance Act 2023, subsidy issue
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Awami Action Committee (AAC) staged a significant protest today in Yaseen Valley, located in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), to voice strong opposition to the Finance Act 2023 and the administrative decision to reduce the wheat quota allocated to the region.
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