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.
These disruptions not only affect daily work but also threaten their financial stability, with many forced to abandon their businesses entirely during the winter months. As temperatures drop, power outages become more frequent, and the digital infrastructure that freelancers depend on become
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.
As Kashmir Solidarity Day approaches, United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) leaders Shaukat Ali Kashmiri Chairperson and Jamil Maqsood, UKPNP President of the Foreign Affairs Committee have strongly criticised the Pakistani government for its oppressive policies in Pakistan-occupied
According to Skardu TV, millions of Pakistani rupees were spent on the construction of the assembly, yet it now lies abandoned with no visible signs of activity or security personnel stationed within the premises.
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.