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PoGB: Protest erupts in Gilgit amid ongoing violence, blockade in Parachin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan staged a mass protest against the ongoing violence, killings, and road blockades in Pakistan's Parachinar, in Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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BJP accuses Congress of using distorted Indian maps at Belagavi convention
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"...Today our nation is observing Veer Bal Divas...but at this moment, another picture comes up which aches our hearts. BJP Karnataka has posted a tweet in which it can be seen that in the event organised by Congress in Belagavi, the Indian Map they have put up, Pakistan occupied Kashmir
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Bangladesh: No allegation of militant affiliation against released BNP lea
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pintu, Bangladesh's former deputy minister for education and BNP Vice Chairman, was released from jail on Tuesday morning after 17 years.
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PoGB: Locals in Astore district face health crises amid shortage of doctor
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of the Qamri area in Astore district, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), are facing a growing health crisis due to an acute shortage of medical care in the region.
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Water crisis worsens in PoJK as natural springs dry up
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The prolonged lack of rainfall in the region has left locals facing an increasingly dire situation, forcing them to travel long distances to fetch water. Women in the area, in particular, have been shouldering the burden, carrying heavy containers of water on their heads from miles away.
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Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The ongoing deforestation in PoGB is not only contributing to climate change but is also heightening the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. The removal of trees, which play a crucial role in stabilizing the soil, increases the risk of landslides, particularly in the steep, mountain
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Excavation in Sambhal uncovers alleged transformation of Hindu temple into
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
: Excavation work in Sambhal has uncovered evidence suggesting that an ancient Hindu temple, once located at the site, was allegedly occupied, destroyed, and later transformed into an Islamic structure, alleged Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Maharaj
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Residents of PoGB stage protest against prolonged power outages
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan took to the streets to protest against the ongoing power outages, which have left the region without electricity for several days.
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Severe air pollution in PoGB causes health risks, low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Air pollution in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) has reached alarming levels, particularly during the winter months. Due to the increase in the price of LPG gas and the shortage of electricity, locals resort to burning wood, tyres, and plastic to heat their homes.
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PoGB: Awami Action Committee holds protest to highlight issues faced by re
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The recent hike in commercial electricity tariffs also sparked outrage, with protesters demanding an immediate reversal of the increases.
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PoGB: Darel district struggles with lack of basic facilities and poor road
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The last village of Darel district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan remains deprived of basic amenities, leaving its residents grappling with numerous challenges. Despite its natural beauty, the village suffers from a severe lack of infrastructure, particularly in terms of road connecti
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PoGB: Staff of Karakoram University allege irregularities, demand rotation
Updated : 1 year, 3 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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