Speaking on the issue, Tahir Shah Mugal, a resident of PoJK, said that despite the presence of multiple hydropower projects in the region, electricity shortages continue due to improper usage and lack of responsibility among consumers. He stressed that if electricity is used within limits an
According to the information, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is scheduled to conduct a hearing on CPPA application on November 26.
The villagers, numbering in the thousands, remain deprived of electricity, clean drinking water, health services, and functional educational institutions.
Imran Mir, President of the Muslim League N Youth Wing for Gilgit Division, has raised serious concerns over the ongoing electricity crisis in the town of Jaglot in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB).
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.
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.
With frequent power outages, outdated infrastructure, and a rapidly growing demand for electricity, communities across the region are facing significant challenges.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
On Friday, the members of the Jirga in Mir Ali, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, severed the gas pipeline that runs from North Waziristan to other parts of Pakistan as part of their protest