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
Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan) [PoK], April 6 (ANI): Demanding their rightful property back, the Baltistan natives staged a protest in Skardu against the Pakistan administration for illegal and forceful land acquisition by government institutions.