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Kohistan communities extend demonstrations in KP over delayed development
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, protesters assert that while WAPDA pressed ahead with building the hydropower project, officials had guaranteed that essential civic infrastructure, most importantly an all-weather road network, would be constructed for communities in the area. Yet, resident
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Pakistan's failed energy policies spark HESCO uprising against another pri
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Employees of Pakistan's Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) halted work in a pre-emptive show of resistance against their federal government's renewed plans to privatise electricity distribution firms, including their own.
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Pakistan's energy future at risk amid unchecked privatisation drive
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The demonstrations, held on the call of the central leadership of the All Pakistan WAPDA Hydroelectric Workers Union, denounced what they termed as an anti-worker and anti-people policy by Pakistan, as reported by The Express Tribune.
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PoJK: Corruption and mismanagement in Neelum-Jhelum Project leave Muzaffar
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sardar Abdul Razaq Khan, former Chairman of the Muzaffarabad Traders Association, expressed deep frustration over the situation.
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Water crisis in Pakistan as Khanpur dam level drops, supply may last just
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Rocks and mounds have emerged in various reservoir areas, particularly around the main storage zone and spillways, clearly highlighting the severe effects of climate change and the rapidly declining water table.
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Pakistan: Hydel 'top priority' as LHC calls for water emergency
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
As Pakistan grapples with drought risks and falling groundwater levels, Water Resources Minister Moeen Wattoo has reaffirmed federal support for hydropower and water storage projects, while the Lahore High Court has declared water emergency measures urgent, ordering heavy fines and strict pe
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PoGB: Tensions rise as protest over Diamer-Bhasha dam enters seventh week
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Protesters in Chilas expressed frustration over the unfulfilled promises related to their 31-point demand list.
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PoGB: Protesters lock WAPDA office as Diamer-Bhasha dam protest enters 18t
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As the protest over a 31-point charter of demands reached its 18th day, those impacted by the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project locked down the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) offices and a private contractor's operations at the dam site, as reported by local media outlet Hum English.
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PoGB: Diamer protest against WAPDA escalates as unmet promises spark outra
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Protests have escalated in the Diamer District of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, as local residents voice their frustration with the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) over the unfulfilled promises surrounding the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project. The protests are centred on long-st
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PoGB: Protest over Diamer-Bhasha Dam enters 9th day as affected people dem
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The protesters have urged authorities to address pressing issues such as compensation, resettlement, and livelihood security.
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PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest continues, demonstrators call for agreemen
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The sit-in protest organised by the Huqooq Do, Dam Banao Tehreek entered its second day, with demonstrators remaining steadfast in their demand for the implementation of their 31-point charter. According to reports by Pamir Times, protesters set a clear deadline of 3 PM today for the Diamer
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PoGB: Opposition parties criticize WAPDA's CBM scheme for failing to addre
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
While addressing a joint press conference in Chillas, the opposition leaders criticized WAPDA's Confidence Building Measures (CBM) scheme, intended to assist areas affected by dams and development projects in Gilgit.
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