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PoGB: Protests break out in Jatial over electricity crisis during Ramadan
Updated : 1 year 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 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 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: Awami Action Committee demands full district status for Gupis-Yasin
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to Pamir Times, one of the major concerns raised by the committee was the mismanagement of the Yasin sub-division, where key posts remain unfilled. A member of the committee stated that the position of Tehsildar, following the transfer of the previous officer, has remained vacant,
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Locals stranded in PoGB as snowfall disrupts road access
Updated : 1 year ago IST
These natural events have severed access to various remote areas, including Dasakram, Chilam, Manimarg, Darle, Kala Pani, Mir Malik, Nanga Parbat Rupal Valley, and Parsheng, leading to severe shortages of essentials such as food, medicine, and a lack of electricity and mobile network connect
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Students of Karakoram International University highlight struggles faced b
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The students, highlighted various issues that impede women's development, with a particular focus on transportation, education, and political representation, Markhor Times reported.
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PoGB: Political activist demands urgent action to resolve electricity cris
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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).
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Political activist condemns harassment of young traders at Pakistan-China
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Zahoor Karim has strongly condemned the ongoing harassment of young traders at the Pakistan-China border and warned to launch a protest movement in the Hunza region of PoGB.
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PoGB: Protesters lock WAPDA office as Diamer-Bhasha dam protest enters 18t
Updated : 1 year 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 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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Pak: PoGB lawyers extend court boycott until March 13 over unmet demands
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A joint meeting of the PoGB Bar Council, PoGB High Court Bar Association, and district bar associations, led by the President of the PoGB High Court Bar Association, Tanveer Akhtar Khan, expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of action regarding lawyers' demands, despite ongoing protests fo
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PoGB Council urges urgent action from Pak PM Shehbaz over Diamer-Bhasha Da
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The protesters are demanding fair compensation, proper resettlement, and job security. Despite discussions with federal authorities, including the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Amir Muqam, the issue remains unresolved, causing mounting frustration among the affected comm
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