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Traders detained as tax protest shuts down Pak-China border
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Traders in Gilgit-Baltistan protested against taxes at the Pakistan-China border, blocking the Karakoram Highway and closing Sost Dry Port. Authorities detained several traders as talks continued to resolve the situation, with tourists stranded and tensions rising between traders and the loc
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PoGB: GB protesters block Karakoram Highway amid Khunjerab trade halt
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The protest, Dawn reported, was organised by the Pak-China Traders Action Committee -- a coalition that includes the Gilgit-Baltistan Importers and Exporters Association, the Nagar Chamber of Commerce, and several local trade bodies.
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Pak: Protests erupt across Gilgit-Baltistan after arrest of Awami Action C
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Mass protests have erupted across Gilgit-Baltistan after the arrest of five Awami Action Committee leaders, including chairman Ehsan Ali Advocate, just days ahead of a major Grand Jirga on regional rights.
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PoGB lawyers extend strike, threaten to block Karakoram highway amid judic
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The legal crisis in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan(PoGB) has deepened as the Nagar Bar Association announced an extension of their ongoing strike until April 26.
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PoGB: Women stage sit-in on Karakoram Highway over prolonged electricity i
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The protest held against the Water and Power Department's secretary underscored the growing anger surrounding the power supply failures in the region. The protesters vowed to continue their sit-in until their demands were met.
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Protests erupt at local hospital highlights healthcare crisis in PoGB
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Outrage and protests erupted at a local hospital in Ghulmet village in Nagar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, after a patient tragically lost his life due to the unavailability of a doctor. In response, the deceased's family and local residents staged a protest, blocking the K
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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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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: 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: 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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