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Local leader calls for repeal of new ordinance as PoJK protests intensify
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking out against the government's actions, Mir accused Pakistani politicians of neglecting the basic needs of the people for decades, pointing out the stark contrast between their lavish lifestyles and the struggles faced by ordinary citizens.
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PoGB activist Hassan Askari highlights 'economic crisis' endured by reside
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Social activist Hassan Askari has said that the inflation in the region has skyrocketed in the past two years, witnessing a rise of 400-500 per cent.
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PoJK: Protestors demand release of detainees amid outrage over new restric
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) recently held a strike in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) to protest the controversial Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Ordinance, 2024, to demand the release of all detainees.
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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's Razsana village struggles with lack of clean water, jobs, and basic
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The lack of attention from both local and regional authorities has led to the neglect of the village and its residents in the Razsana Village of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB). The villagers are struggling with a severe shortage of basic resources and infrastructure, as reported b
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UKPNP condemns appointment notification in PoJK as violation of state subj
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has strongly condemned a recent notification issued by the government of Pakistan regarding the appointment of officials in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK).
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PoGB: Poor road infrastructure in Skardu halts tourism, causes accidents
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Poor road infrastructure in the Skardu district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan is creating serious obstacles to tourism and leading to frequent accidents.
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Power cuts and poor infrastructure stifle tourism growth in PoGB, locals d
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) are raising alarms about the decline in tourism, blaming chronic power shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and government neglect. Despite the region's natural beauty, local businesses reliant on tourism are suffering, with many blamin
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PoGB: Corruption in Girls Degree College leaves students without clean wat
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The education system, which should foster learning and development, has instead become a breeding ground for fraud. Every year, large sums of public funds are allocated in the name of "educational emergencies" or so-called reforms. However, the reality is far from what is promised.
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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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J-K police attach properties of 7 Kishtwar-based absconding terrorists ope
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
ADGP Jammu reaffirmed that such actions are part of a broader strategy aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem, ensuring that no asset is used to fund or support anti-national activities, it added.
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UKPNP calls for repeal of presidential ordinance banning protests in PoJK,
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Kashmir National People's Party (UKPNP) has called on the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) government to immediately repeal the presidential ordinance that requires individuals to obtain permission from the administration in order to hold any public protest.
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