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Government negligence leaves Pakistani students stranded in PoGB as academ
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Pakistani students enrolled in Chinese universities have been stranded at the Sost border crossing for the past two days, as a traders' sit-in and the suspension of immigration services at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) gateway have brought cross-border travel to a halt.
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PoGB traders' protest enters critical phase; students caught in deadlock
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Tanveer Zia, one of the affected students, said, "We have been stuck here for the past two days, and the deadline for our university is also approaching. Due to this protest, we are facing a lot of difficulties. Our appeal to the government is to take some action so that we can reach our uni
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PoGB: Tensions rise as traders protest at Sost point on CPEC
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tensions are running high in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), where traders have intensified a sit-in protest at the Sost point, a strategic hub on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Led by local trade unions and supported by residents, the movement seeks to challenge wha
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Pak claims to kill 50 militants near Afghan border
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
This region is crucial for Chinese infrastructure projects and has been a hotspot for insurgent activity. The Pakistani government is keen to secure resource-rich regions and stabilise its western frontier to support regional economic plans, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CP
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CPEC dues soar to PKR 423 billion amid Pakistan's fiscal mismanagement, mo
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Despite repeated promises and agreements, the Pakistani government has once again failed to honour its financial commitments under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with outstanding payments to Chinese power producers ballooning to PKR 423 billion by June 2025, The Express Tribune
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Government is aware of a China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meeting held in Beijin
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday said that the government has consistently protested to parties concerned over the inclusion of the 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which passes through parts of the Indian Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu &
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BSAC exposes alarming education crisis in Balochistan: Over 70% of schools
Updated : 10 months ago IST
BSAC representatives stated that over 70% of schools throughout Balochistan are entirely non-operational, with literacy rates falling below 40%. The information was shared during an informative briefing event held at the Quetta Press Club.
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Operation Baam shakes Balochistan with over 70 coordinated attacks, claims
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The separatist group carried out simultaneous attacks across multiple districts, disrupting internet connectivity, halting train services, and blocking key sections of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -- a cornerstone of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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Balochistan: CPEC Highway blocked as locals rally against enforced disappe
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Family members and residents in Turbat, the main city of Balochistan's Kech district, staged a sit-in protest on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highway following the alleged enforced disappearance of Yawar Habib, son of Habib Baloch, outside the Turbat High Court on June 16, as
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Gilgit Baltistan traders protest against 'illegal taxes' and neglect at So
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Accusing authorities of extortion and mismanagement, the protesters claimed that despite paying various taxes, their goods have been stuck at the border crossing for months, leading to severe financial losses.
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PoJK activist condemns China's aid to Myanmar, warns of expansionist strat
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
He highlighted that China's growing presence in Myanmar mirrors its strategy in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), where Beijing has been expanding its influence under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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PoJK struggles with soaring prices during Ramzan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) are struggling with soaring prices of essential goods during Razdan, as government efforts to control inflation have failed. Rising costs of food and household items have left many unable to afford basic necessities, sparking frustratio
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