A large group of government employees staged a protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB)'s Gilgit, demanding the reversal of recent pension cuts imposed by the provincial government, as reported by the Pamir Times.
Rising royalty and mountaineering fees in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have alarmed tour operators, with many fearing the collapse of the region's adventure tourism sector.
The event, which attracts attention from across the region, was expected to be streamed live for wider audiences. However, as the event began, technical issues due to poor network coverage meant that there was no live broadcast.
These demands were made during a discussion titled 'Important Political Issues of PoGB and Their Solutions' held at Islamabad's National Press Club on Thursday.
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.
A group of passionate youths from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) raised voice against the ongoing load shedding in the region, as reported by WTV.
Union Council members in the area have voiced frustration over the lack of action, stating that many families have been displaced from their homes, and lives are at risk due to blocked roads. Markhor Times reported
The Awami Action Committee (AAC) of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) held a meeting addressing the region's ongoing power crisis. The committee lauded the Hunza protest and issued critical demands for equitable power distribution, government accountability, and faster implementation
Protests erupted in Hunza in Pakistan occupied Gilgit Baltistan as local residents rejected a proposal from the government to connect the region's power supply to the Jaglot Guru power station.
A boycott campaign is gaining momentum in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) against the Karakoram Cooperative Bank in Chilas, with locals criticising its high interest rates, outdated facilities, and poor services. Residents report excessive interest rates exceeding 26 per cent, desp