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Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, youths demand electricity rights outsi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A group of passionate youths from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) raised voice against the ongoing load shedding in the region, as reported by WTV.
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PoGB: Astore residents slam local administration for inaction amid severe
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Union Council members in the area have voiced frustration over the lack of action, stating that many families have been displaced from their homes, and lives are at risk due to blocked roads. Markhor Times reported
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PoGB: Awami Action Committee holds meeting, demands end to special power l
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Awami Action Committee (AAC) of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) held a meeting addressing the region's ongoing power crisis. The committee lauded the Hunza protest and issued critical demands for equitable power distribution, government accountability, and faster implementation
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Pakistan's trade route with China remains blocked for fifth day amid prote
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Rally leaders spoke about the persistent inadequate power supply in the region, noting that people face up to 23-hour electricity outages amid the winter season.
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PoGB: Hunza protesters reject government's proposal to connect power suppl
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protests erupted in Hunza in Pakistan occupied Gilgit Baltistan as local residents rejected a proposal from the government to connect the region's power supply to the Jaglot Guru power station.
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Boycott campaign against Karakoram Cooperative Bank intensifies in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A boycott campaign is gaining momentum in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) against the Karakoram Cooperative Bank in Chilas, with locals criticising its high interest rates, outdated facilities, and poor services. Residents report excessive interest rates exceeding 26 per cent, desp
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PoGB: Hunza power crisis protest enters second day as locals demand immedi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protesters gathered at key intersections in Aliabad, blocking roads and expressing their dissatisfaction with the erratic electricity supply that has left homes, businesses, and public services in disarray, as reported by Pamir Times.
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Protests erupt in PoGB's Hunza over power crisis, locals block Karakoram h
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The protesters accused authorities of deliberately depriving the district of its rightful share of electricity, causing significant disruption to daily life and severe hardship.
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PoGB: Protests erupt in Nagar district over Parachinar violence and police
Updated : 1 year, 2 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: Skardu residents mark fifth day of protest over Parachinar crisis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protests in Skardu district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan [PoGB] have entered their fifth consecutive day, with residents continuing to demand urgent government action to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, located in Pakistan's Kurram District.
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PoGB: Youth face setback as delayed exams push job seekers beyond age limi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Unlike other provinces in Pakistan, where these exams are held annually, the PoGB exams have only been conducted once every 3-4 years. This delay has resulted in many candidates exceeding the age limit, despite years of preparation.
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Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan government fails to address youth unemp
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is grappling with a significant issue: widespread unemployment among its youth. Despite the region's natural beauty and vast potential for growth, university graduates from PoGB are struggling to find meaningful employment.
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