The education system in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district, has reached a critical point, with alarming statistics indicating severe shortcomings in student performance. According to a report by Pamir Times, the district's primary and secondary education sectors are facing
The protest, which began over the poor outcomes of the exams conducted by the Board of Elementary Education, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), has gained significant attention in the region.
Students in the Diamer district of Chilas has staged protest over the disappointing results of the 5th and 8th-grade exams conducted by the Board of Elementary Education, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), according to a report by Markhor Times.
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
Local residents have criticised the Gilgit Development Authority (GDA) for not taking adequate steps to address the situation. They have claimed that the lack of waste management infrastructure, such as dustbins, is contributing to the problem.
Locals have claimed that these initiatives, which are meant to solve the city's problems with water distribution and sanitation, have been beset by ineffectiveness and poor management, leaving the neighbourhood in turmoil.
The President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Jamil Maqsood, has strongly condemned the ongoing demographic changes taking place in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB).
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.
The rally is set to draw attention to long-standing grievances related to electricity shortages, high taxation, trade restrictions, and the rising cost of living in the region, the Pamir Times reported.
Without access to safe drinking water, the people of PoGB are now facing a rise in waterborne diseases. Poor water quality has led to a variety of health issues, from stomach infections to more serious diseases, particularly among children.
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.
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.