The lives of people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Gilgit-Baltistan as a complete shutter down and wheel-jam strike was observed against an increase in the subsidised wheat rate and other grievances across the region, as reported by Dawn.
Massive protests have continued for the eighth day against the Pakistan government despite chilling cold, over the new hike in wheat prices and non-fulfilment of promises, vernacular media Daily K2 reported.
It was reported that people continued to protest against the increase in the price of wheat at Yadgar Chowk and a large rally was also held at Jamia Masjid Skardu on Friday, bracing severe cold conditions in Skardu.