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Pakistan grapples with water contamination: 100 pc water in PoGB unfit for
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A troubling report from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) reveals that all water samples from the region are contaminated, rendering the water unsafe for consumption.
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PoGB traders warn of protest over tax collection issue
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The local traders of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), who manage their livelihoods from the goods passing through the Sost Dry Port, have been protesting for several weeks over the issue of illegal tax collection despite the PoGB's chief court ordering otherwise.
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Flash floods near Tandal, PoGB leave locals struggling amid destroyed busi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Areas surrounding the Chunda, Kharbu and Tandal in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) witnessed a flash flood this week as the local tributary changed its direction, destroying local villages and homes. Notably, these events unfolded because the area has been witnessing the effects of
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Protest in PoGB against misuse of anti-terrorism and cybercrime laws; call
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), the Awami Action Committee held a protest rally on Monday against the misuse of anti-terrorism and cybercrime laws. They argued that these laws are being used by the government to suppress dissent and silence voices opposing injustices in the reg
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PoGB: Locals in remote villages lose lives due to lack of medical infrastr
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The local village head said that many lives have been lost in the region due to the non-availability of medical facilities.
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Former PoGB Chief Minister bashes local government for power crisis in reg
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The locals in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) continue to grapple with severe power cuts and load shedding, which has left the people helpless.
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PoGB: Villages around Skardu struggle with severe infrastructure deficienc
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Villages surrounding Skardu city in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have been facing severe hardships due to inadequate infrastructure and a shortage of basic facilities.
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PoGB: Protests erupt over alleged baseless terrorism Charges; locals deman
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
During these protests, the people raised slogans that reflected deep-seated grievances and a sense of injustice, highlighting the tension between the community and the authorities.
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PoGB: People suffer in Olding due to waterlogging after flash floods
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A resident from PoGB, while pointing towards a small lake stated, "This was not at all a lake at least two farms of common people have drowned here. The water is now entering our houses and we are not able to stop it. The lands that are drowned in these small lakes leave our farmlands useles
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PoGB CM expresses displeasure over slow-paced construction, delayed develo
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In a statement, PoGB CM Haji Gulbar Khan expressed strong dissatisfaction over the slow-paced construction of infrastructure projects in Diamer.
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PoGB: Lack of roads and services lead to fatal consequences
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Several valleys in the Pakistani-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are grappling with severe shortages of basic facilities such as schools, roads, and electricity.
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PoGB: Flash floods devastate Ishokman Valley, disrupt livelihoods
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Ishokman Valley, located in northern Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), has been severely affected by flash floods, causing widespread damage across multiple regions.
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