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PoJK villages left stranded as road project remains incomplete even after
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A crucial road project in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) has been left incomplete for 35 years, leaving four villages isolated. Locals accuse elected officials of neglect, and the road's completion could transform the lives of 6,000 to 7,000 people in the region. Infrastructure
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PoGB: Political activists hold protest in Hunza, demand release of arreste
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to reports by the Pamir Times, the protesters, holding placards reading "Free Javed" and "Freedom of Speech," expressed solidarity with those who had been detained, and carried out rally for the restoration of fundamental rights such as political participation and freedom of expres
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PoJK government withdraws controversial ordinance after public protests an
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Sensing growing public resentment amid a shutter-down strike and massive demonstrations, President Barrister Sultan Mahmood announced withdrawal of the ordinance and government officials held formal negotiations, resulting in a written agreement.
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PoGB: Locals express concern over substandard construction at Hunza Winter
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Residents have urged authorities to ensure the project is completed as per the original design, to avoid further issues and ensure the long-term success of the Winter Sports Ground.
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PoJK President orders revocation of controversial ordinance amid widesprea
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry on Saturday directed the PoJK government to revoke the controversial presidential ordinance that had sparked widespread protests across the region.
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Local leader calls for repeal of new ordinance as PoJK protests intensify
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking out against the government's actions, Mir accused Pakistani politicians of neglecting the basic needs of the people for decades, pointing out the stark contrast between their lavish lifestyles and the struggles faced by ordinary citizens.
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PoGB activist Hassan Askari highlights 'economic crisis' endured by reside
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Social activist Hassan Askari has said that the inflation in the region has skyrocketed in the past two years, witnessing a rise of 400-500 per cent.
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PoJK: Protestors demand release of detainees amid outrage over new restric
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) recently held a strike in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) to protest the controversial Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Ordinance, 2024, to demand the release of all detainees.
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Pakistan: Kohistan residents block Diamer-Bhasha Dam Karakoram Highway
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Protesters have been raising their demands for fair compensation for lands affected by the project, as well as employment opportunities for locals with WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) and the Chinese companies working on the dam.
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PoGB's Razsana village struggles with lack of clean water, jobs, and basic
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The lack of attention from both local and regional authorities has led to the neglect of the village and its residents in the Razsana Village of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB). The villagers are struggling with a severe shortage of basic resources and infrastructure, as reported b
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UKPNP condemns appointment notification in PoJK as violation of state subj
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has strongly condemned a recent notification issued by the government of Pakistan regarding the appointment of officials in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK).
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PoGB: Poor road infrastructure in Skardu halts tourism, causes accidents
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Poor road infrastructure in the Skardu district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan is creating serious obstacles to tourism and leading to frequent accidents.
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