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PoGB: Protests erupt in Hunza over charges and arrest of political activis
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Aejaz Ayub, a prominent political figure, has come under scrutiny after the provincial government filed a chargesheet against him, accusing him of activities detrimental to the state's interests. However, protesters argued that Ayub's only "mistake" is performing his duties with integrity an
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PoGB: Phander residents protest, demand restoration of road cut off by sev
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The protesters, including men and women from the affected region, voiced their frustration over the slow pace of road restoration efforts and the lack of basic amenities in the area, Pamir Times reported.
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PoGB: Protesters lament delay as Diamer-Bhasha Dam dispute continues
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protest leaders were increasingly vocal about their frustrations with the government's failure to implement the agreed-upon points.
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PoGB: Protests break out in Jatial over electricity crisis during Ramadan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Jatial in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan staged protests over prolonged power outages during Ramadan. A malfunctioning transformer has left over 300 homes without reliable electricity, sparking outrage. Protesters warned of escalating demonstrations if authorities fail to ac
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PoGB: Protest erupts in Jatial over electricity crisis during Ramadan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Jatial city of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan have taken to the streets in a fierce protest after facing prolonged power outages and severe electricity shortages in the area, as reported by Markhor Times.
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PoGB: Protestors cite lack of government dialogue in Diamer-Bhasha dam dis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The ongoing "Haqooq Do, Dam Banao Tehreek" protest, led by Amir Quaid, entered its 25th day today, with no resolution in sight as government authorities have failed to engage with the protesters
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PoGB: Protesters lock WAPDA office as Diamer-Bhasha dam protest enters 18t
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As the protest over a 31-point charter of demands reached its 18th day, those impacted by the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project locked down the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) offices and a private contractor's operations at the dam site, as reported by local media outlet Hum English.
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PoGB: Protest in Kharmang demands release of three detained religious scho
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The scholars were reportedly detained after returning from Iran, and their families and supporters are demanding clarity on their whereabouts and the reasons for their detention.
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PoGB: Protest over Diamer-Bhasha Dam enters 9th day as affected people dem
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The protesters have urged authorities to address pressing issues such as compensation, resettlement, and livelihood security.
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Journalists in PoGB protest 'PECA' law, warn of risks to free speech
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing strong opposition to the newly enacted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025. They argue that the law poses a significant thr
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PoGB: Protests erupt in Nagar district over Parachinar violence and police
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Protests have erupted in the Nagar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan in response to the ongoing violence in Parachinar and police actions against protesters in Sindh and Punjab, according to a report by the Pamir Times.
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PoGB: Protest erupts in Gilgit amid ongoing violence, blockade in Parachin
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan staged a mass protest against the ongoing violence, killings, and road blockades in Pakistan's Parachinar, in Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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