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Karakoram National Movement stages protest in PoGB over power outages, bor
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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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Awami Action Committee stages protest against challenges faced by PoGB res
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The protest, attended by a large number of local residents, focused on pressing issues including soaring electricity bills and persistent power outages, which continue to create significant hardships for the community.
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PoGB: Residents of Zulfiqarabad protest over power outages, demand immedia
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Residents of Zulfiqarabad, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, are protesting a month-long electricity outage, citing disrupted education, daily life, and political interference. They demand immediate action from the authorities to restore power and provide a lasting solution.
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PoGB: Residents of Zulfiqarabad protest over power outages, demand immedia
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Residents of Zulfiqarabad, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, are protesting a month-long electricity outage, citing disrupted education, daily life, and political interference. They demand immediate action from the authorities to restore power and provide a lasting solution.
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Residents of Skardu district protest against prolonged power outages
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The protest, which disrupted traffic in the area, saw demonstrators demanding immediate action from the authorities to resolve the issue, as reported by the Pamir Times.
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Power crisis deepens in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan amid harsh wint
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan are enduring one of the harshest winters in recent memory, as severe power outages continue to plague the region.
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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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Pakistan IT experts urge govt to expedite 5G services rollout to address s
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to a recent report by global Internet monitor Top10VPN.com, Pakistan faced highest economic losses in the world due to Internet outages in 2024, with total losses amounting to USD 1.62 billion. The amount was more than losses faced in conflict-hit nations like Sudan and Myanmar.
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Pakistan leads global financial losses from internet shutdowns, topping do
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan ranked first globally for the financial losses incurred due to internet and social media app outages and shutdowns, with a total loss of USD 1.62 billion. This figure surpassed the losses of countries like Sudan and Myanmar, which are experiencing civil wars.
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Pakistan: Battagram and Swat residents struggle with power outages, disrup
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Traders, vendors, and labourers reliant on electricity for their businesses have seen their livelihoods impacted. The effects of these power cuts are not confined to businesses; they are also disrupting the daily routines of local residents, Dawn reported.
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Power outages and heating failures disrupt Skardu library services in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
For several days, the library has been without electricity, leaving the facility in darkness and making it difficult for visitors to access its resources, as per Pamir Times.
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Outdated infrastructure and transformer failures worsen electricity shorta
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
With frequent power outages, outdated infrastructure, and a rapidly growing demand for electricity, communities across the region are facing significant challenges. A recent crisis has emerged from Cheetah Colony in Jutial, a key area near the FC Headquarters in Gilgit city, where residents
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