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Frustration grows in PoGB over inadequate sewage management and health ris
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, residents of Ali Masjid Shaheed Colony are increasingly facing problems arising from a sewage line built at a cost of several crores of rupees, as reported by Skardu TV.
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Flash floods near Tandal, PoGB leave locals struggling amid destroyed busi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Areas surrounding the Chunda, Kharbu and Tandal in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) witnessed a flash flood this week as the local tributary changed its direction, destroying local villages and homes. Notably, these events unfolded because the area has been witnessing the effects of
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PoGB: Villages around Skardu struggle with severe infrastructure deficienc
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
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.
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PoGB villagers blame administration's apathy for lack of facilities
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Nangsoq, a village located just a few kilometres away from Skardu district in PoGB is one such example. Here, despite making several complaints to the authorities, people long for basic facilities, Skardu TV a local news outlet from PoGB reported
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Locals reject citizen survey in PoGB, call it deception
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Several representatives of Awami Tehreek along with several NGOs and social organisations recently organised a press briefing in the Skardu district of Pakistan Occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) to register their dissent against the survey and digitalization of distribution network of the whe
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PoGB: Thorsay Bilamik Valley faces infrastructure neglect, which hurts tou
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Thorsay Bilamik Valley in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is grappling with severe infrastructural underdevelopment due to administrative neglect, impeding the area's potential as a tourist destination, Skardu TV reported.
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Poor road condition sparks concerns among pilgrims in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Hundreds of pilgrims have raised concerns about the poor condition of roads that lead to a pilgrimage site situated near the mountain peaks of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB).
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PoGB locals say bad roads and infrastructure stripping them of income
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Locals say that the awry conditions of infrastructural facilities persist despite the area earning a substantial income from occupations like adventure sports every year
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Pakistan: 3 die as car plunges into Indus River
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Police said that the car was en route to Skardu from Islamabad when it was hit by falling rocks from a mountain on Baltistan Road near Malupa village
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PoGB: Locals of Tandal Valley struggle for survival amid poor road infrast
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Tandal Valley of Skardu district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) has been blessed with luscious green landscapes, but the area continues to suffer from issues related to accessibility and infrastructure, a local news outlet Skardu TV reported.
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PoGB residents express anger over recent government budget
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have expressed dissatisfaction and anger regarding the recent government budget, complaining that the budgetary allocations are inadequate and ineffective, reported Skardu TV.
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Local administration fails to arrange any help after flash floods hit majo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The flood destroyed private property and houses worth millions. Notably, floods in these specific areas are severe, as most of the local population primarily depends upon agricultural occupations for income.
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