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PoGB: Diamer protest against WAPDA escalates as unmet promises spark outra
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Protests have escalated in the Diamer District of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, as local residents voice their frustration with the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) over the unfulfilled promises surrounding the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project. The protests are centred on long-st
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PoGB: Protest over Diamer-Bhasha Dam enters 9th day as affected people dem
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The protesters have urged authorities to address pressing issues such as compensation, resettlement, and livelihood security.
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PoGB: "Education department's failures have been exposed", says civil soci
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pakistan occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's education system is facing a serious crisis, with alarmingly high failure rates exposing deep-rooted issues in the region's administration. Civil society representative Faheem Akhtar has raised concerns over the repeated failures of the education departme
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PoGB: "Education department's failures have been repeatedly exposed", says
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pakistan occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's education system is facing a serious crisis, with alarmingly high failure rates exposing deep-rooted issues in the region's administration. Civil society representative Faheem Akhtar has raised concerns over the repeated failures of the education departm
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Protests erupt at local hospital highlights healthcare crisis in PoGB
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Outrage and protests erupted at a local hospital in Ghulmet village in Nagar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, after a patient tragically lost his life due to the unavailability of a doctor. In response, the deceased's family and local residents staged a protest, blocking the K
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Locals in PoGB struggle with poor infrastructure and contaminated water
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The region's roads, in particularly dire condition, leave locals struggling every day. When it rains, the roads turn into rivers of mud, washing away parts of the path and trapping entire communities. Despite claims of road construction and renovation, locals say that very little is being do
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PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest continues, demonstrators call for agreemen
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The sit-in protest organised by the Huqooq Do, Dam Banao Tehreek entered its second day, with demonstrators remaining steadfast in their demand for the implementation of their 31-point charter. According to reports by Pamir Times, protesters set a clear deadline of 3 PM today for the Diamer
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Journalists in PoGB protest 'PECA' law, warn of risks to free speech
Updated : 1 year 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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Shortage of doctors hits healthcare system in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to a report by Pamir Times, many positions for doctors have been vacant for the past two years and have not been filled yet.
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Traders in PoGB face growing concerns over removal of customs concessions
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are increasingly worried about the government's decision to remove customs concessions, a move they fear could undermine the region's fragile economy.
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Educational crisis in PoGB's Diamer district
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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
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PoGB: Investigation reveals major flaws in Bale Gowand hydropower project
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Initiated under the 2012 Annual Development Program (ADP) at a cost of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 395.324 million, the project began construction in 2014 and was completed in 2022. However, just two months after completion, cracks appeared in the power channel and four bays, leading to water lea
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