In Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), the Awami Action Committee held a protest rally on Monday against the misuse of anti-terrorism and cybercrime laws. They argued that these laws are being used by the government to suppress dissent and silence voices opposing injustices in the reg
The President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Jamil Maqsood, expressed grave concerns about the ongoing human rights abuses in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The locals in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) continue to grapple with severe power cuts and load shedding, which has left the people helpless.
Villages surrounding Skardu city in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have been facing severe hardships due to inadequate infrastructure and a shortage of basic facilities.
During these protests, the people raised slogans that reflected deep-seated grievances and a sense of injustice, highlighting the tension between the community and the authorities.
A resident from PoGB, while pointing towards a small lake stated, "This was not at all a lake at least two farms of common people have drowned here. The water is now entering our houses and we are not able to stop it. The lands that are drowned in these small lakes leave our farmlands useles
Several valleys in the Pakistani-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are grappling with severe shortages of basic facilities such as schools, roads, and electricity.
The Pakistan Gemstone and Minerals Association (PGMA) faces substantial difficulties including stringent regulatory conditions, challenges in obtaining No-Objection Certificates and explosive licenses, administrative hurdles, and severe economic impacts such as unemployment and revenue losse
The demonstration was in response to the imposition of new taxes, a reduction in the wheat quota for July, and a failure to supply wheat for the past two months.
Members lamented the severe shortage of medical staff, inadequate equipment, and poor salaries. They pointed out that such issues are not only a problem for doctors but also a major concern for civilians in the region.