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Traders detained as tax protest shuts down Pak-China border
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks 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 : 11 months, 3 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 : 1 year 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 : 1 year 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 : 1 year, 1 month 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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Students of Karakoram International University highlight struggles faced b
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The students, highlighted various issues that impede women's development, with a particular focus on transportation, education, and political representation, Markhor Times reported.
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Protests erupt at local hospital highlights healthcare crisis in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 3 months 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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Karakoram National Movement stages protest in PoGB over power outages, bor
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Karakoram National Movement (KNM) District Nagar, in collaboration with the youth of Shainbar, staged a protest at Nagar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, to raise their voices against several pressing issues affecting the region
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PoGB: Weak network connectivity disrupts event and education in Hunza dist
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The event, which attracts attention from across the region, was expected to be streamed live for wider audiences. However, as the event began, technical issues due to poor network coverage meant that there was no live broadcast.
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Reliance Jio digitally empowers soldiers at Siachen Glacier with 4G, 5G ne
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Indian Army was pivotal in managing logistics, including airlifting Jio's equipment to Siachen Glacier. This collaboration ensured connectivity at 16,000 feet in the Karakoram range, an area characterised by extreme conditions with temperatures plummeting to -50°C.
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Pakistan's trade route with China remains blocked for fifth day amid prote
Updated : 1 year, 4 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, 4 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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