Residents of Zulfiqarabad, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, are protesting a month-long electricity outage, citing disrupted education, daily life, and political interference. They demand immediate action from the authorities to restore power and provide a lasting solution.
Residents of Zulfiqarabad, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, are protesting a month-long electricity outage, citing disrupted education, daily life, and political interference. They demand immediate action from the authorities to restore power and provide a lasting solution.
A large group of government employees staged a protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB)'s Gilgit, demanding the reversal of recent pension cuts imposed by the provincial government, as reported by the Pamir Times.
The region's geographical challenges, including hilly terrain and isolated locations, further complicate the situation. Long distances and the absence of proper transportation discourage families from sending their children to school, making regular attendance difficult, Pamir Times reported
Rising royalty and mountaineering fees in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have alarmed tour operators, with many fearing the collapse of the region's adventure tourism sector.
The protest, which disrupted traffic in the area, saw demonstrators demanding immediate action from the authorities to resolve the issue, as reported by the Pamir Times.
The event, which attracts attention from across the region, was expected to be streamed live for wider audiences. However, as the event began, technical issues due to poor network coverage meant that there was no live broadcast.
These demands were made during a discussion titled 'Important Political Issues of PoGB and Their Solutions' held at Islamabad's National Press Club on Thursday.
Markhor Times reported that the Grand Jirga, which took place recently in Diamer, Chilas, was attended by high-profile figures such as Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan, Commander FCNA Major General Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, along with lo