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PoGB: Students march demanding construction of tunnels on crucial highway
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The student's primary demand is the construction of tunnels to provide a safer passage along the Shahra-e-Baltistan, a crucial highway connecting Gilgit and Skardu. The road, known for its treacherous terrain and inadequate safety measures, has been the site of frequent fatal accidents.
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PoGB: Unidentified assailants torch homes in Diamer Valley, targeting scho
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Unidentified individuals set fire to more than a dozen houses, including the residence of a prominent religious scholar, in the Diamer Valley of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit - Balistian (PoGB)
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Power outages and heating failures disrupt Skardu library services in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
For several days, the library has been without electricity, leaving the facility in darkness and making it difficult for visitors to access its resources, as per Pamir Times.
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PoGB: Protest erupts in Gilgit amid ongoing violence, blockade in Parachin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan staged a mass protest against the ongoing violence, killings, and road blockades in Pakistan's Parachinar, in Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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PoGB: Locals in Astore district face health crises amid shortage of doctor
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of the Qamri area in Astore district, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), are facing a growing health crisis due to an acute shortage of medical care in the region.
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Outdated infrastructure and transformer failures worsen electricity shorta
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
With frequent power outages, outdated infrastructure, and a rapidly growing demand for electricity, communities across the region are facing significant challenges. A recent crisis has emerged from Cheetah Colony in Jutial, a key area near the FC Headquarters in Gilgit city, where residents
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Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The ongoing deforestation in PoGB is not only contributing to climate change but is also heightening the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. The removal of trees, which play a crucial role in stabilizing the soil, increases the risk of landslides, particularly in the steep, mountain
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Residents of PoGB stage protest against prolonged power outages
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Residents of the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan took to the streets to protest against the ongoing power outages, which have left the region without electricity for several days.
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PoGB: Baltistan Student Federation set to stage protest campaign advocatin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Baltistan Students Federation is set to launch a protest campaign titled "Build Tunnels, Save Lives", aimed at advocating for the construction of tunnels along Jaglot-Skardu Road, as reported by the Pamir Times.
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Severe air pollution in PoGB causes health risks, low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Air pollution in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) has reached alarming levels, particularly during the winter months. Due to the increase in the price of LPG gas and the shortage of electricity, locals resort to burning wood, tyres, and plastic to heat their homes.
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PoGB: Awami Action Committee holds protest to highlight issues faced by re
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The recent hike in commercial electricity tariffs also sparked outrage, with protesters demanding an immediate reversal of the increases.
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PoGB: Darel district struggles with lack of basic facilities and poor road
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The last village of Darel district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan remains deprived of basic amenities, leaving its residents grappling with numerous challenges. Despite its natural beauty, the village suffers from a severe lack of infrastructure, particularly in terms of road connecti
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