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Violence erupts in PoGB over Ayatollah Khamenei's death; UNDP office torch
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Demonstrations in Gilgit and Skardu turned violent, with multiple government and international offices set ablaze and casualties during clashes between protesters and security forces.
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7 killed as protests over Khamenei's death rock Gilgit-Baltistan; UN offic
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
In Gilgit and Skardu, angry protestors set fire to local offices of the United Nations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Gilgit.
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Protesters in PoGB slam Pakistan's tax
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a video shared by Markhor Times on Facebook, the traders stated that the protest has entered its 55th day, with widespread support from various districts, including Astore, Skardu, Diamer, and Ghizer.
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Shutter-down strike hits Hunza, Skardu, Gilgit; traders demand PoGB as 'no
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Dawn, the traders' demands are aligned with recommendations of the PoGB cabinet, which had asked the federal government to declare the region a non-tariff area. The cabinet urged Islamabad to exempt the people from sales tax and income tax on goods imported from China and ens
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Gilgit-Baltistan turmoil deepens amid Land Law backlash
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Gilgit-Baltistan faces a worsening political and human rights crisis, with activists accusing Pakistan of oppression and land seizures. Crackdowns on leaders and protests, especially led by women, have intensified. Locals fear the government will use force to suppress growing resistance agai
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Colonel Qureshi dismisses Islamabad's claims of strikes on Indian airbases
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Denouncing Pakistan's statements about damage to India's S400 and BrahMos bases, as well as alleged hits on airfields and ammunition depots, Qureshi made it clear that no such damage occurred.
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PoGB: Skardu's College Road submerged after heavy rain, locals demand acti
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Heavy rainfall in Skardu turned the dilapidated College Road into a river, disrupting life for residents, students, and traders. Locals blamed poor drainage infrastructure and urged immediate government action to prevent future flooding.
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Journalists in PoGB protest 'PECA' law, warn of risks to free speech
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing strong opposition to the newly enacted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025. They argue that the law poses a significant thr
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Locked and idle PoGB assembly, raises public concerns
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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Lack of educational institutions in PoGB demands urgent action
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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
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Residents of Skardu district protest against prolonged power outages
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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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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