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Pakistan: 9 dead, 11 injured in truck collision in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Ka
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Nine people were killed and 11 others were injured when a truck collided with pedestrians and other vehicles in the Karak region of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, the Dawn reported, citing rescue officials.
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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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Boycott campaign against Karakoram Cooperative Bank intensifies in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A boycott campaign is gaining momentum in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) against the Karakoram Cooperative Bank in Chilas, with locals criticising its high interest rates, outdated facilities, and poor services. Residents report excessive interest rates exceeding 26 per cent, desp
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Protests erupt in PoGB's Hunza over power crisis, locals block Karakoram h
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The protesters accused authorities of deliberately depriving the district of its rightful share of electricity, causing significant disruption to daily life and severe hardship.
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PoGB: Staff of Karakoram University allege irregularities, demand rotation
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a recent statement, the association announced plans to boycott services unless their long-standing grievances are addressed. Staff members have highlighted systemic issues within the university's administration, with particular focus on the lack of a transparent and fair management system
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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 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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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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Disengagement done, India-China armies exchange sweets at various border p
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Indian and Chinese Army troops on Thursday exchanged sweets at the Hot Springs, Karakoram Pass, Daulat Beg Oldi, KongkLa and Chushul-Moldo border meeting points in Ladakh on the occasion of Diwali.
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PoGB residents suffer amid Pakistan's exploitation and neglect
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mumtaz Hussain Nagri, chairman of the Karakoram National Movement, has spoken out about the ongoing challenges faced by the residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan. He highlighted a severe electricity crisis in the region, noting that residents receive only two hours of power supply
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PoGB: Political activists stop construction of toll plaza on Karakoram Hig
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to Pamir Times, NHA wants to construct the toll plaza over the Karakoram highway in Gulmit to collect tax
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