Gilgit Baltistan

PoGB: Protests erupt in Hunza over charges and arrest of political activistsPoGB: Protests erupt in Hunza over charges and arrest of political activists

PoGB: Protests erupt in Hunza over charges and arrest of political activists

In a show of solidarity, members of the Awami Workers Party gathered in Aliabad, Hunza, to protest the provincial government's…

4 days ago
Pakistan: PoGB students protest form cancellations amid education crisisPakistan: PoGB students protest form cancellations amid education crisis

Pakistan: PoGB students protest form cancellations amid education crisis

Students in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have taken to the streets after their registration forms for upcoming board examinations were cancelled…

6 days ago
PoGB: Women stage sit-in on Karakoram Highway over prolonged electricity issuesPoGB: Women stage sit-in on Karakoram Highway over prolonged electricity issues

PoGB: Women stage sit-in on Karakoram Highway over prolonged electricity issues

A group of women staged a sit-in on the Karakoram Highway in the Sultanabad village of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB),…

1 week ago
PoGB: Tragic accident in PoGB highlights urgent need for safety as authorities remain unresponsivePoGB: Tragic accident in PoGB highlights urgent need for safety as authorities remain unresponsive

PoGB: Tragic accident in PoGB highlights urgent need for safety as authorities remain unresponsive

A tragic traffic accident in the Bagardo area of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has once again spotlighted the region's worsening road…

2 weeks ago
PoJK residents face traffic woes and water shortagesPoJK residents face traffic woes and water shortages

PoJK residents face traffic woes and water shortages

Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are facing a multitude of urban challenges that threaten their quality of life. From…

2 weeks ago
PoGB: Protestors cite lack of government dialogue in Diamer-Bhasha dam disputePoGB: Protestors cite lack of government dialogue in Diamer-Bhasha dam dispute

PoGB: Protestors cite lack of government dialogue in Diamer-Bhasha dam dispute

The ongoing "Haqooq Do, Dam Banao Tehreek" protest, led by Amir Quaid, entered its 25th day today, with no resolution…

1 month ago
PoGB: Protest in Kharmang demands release of three detained religious scholarsPoGB: Protest in Kharmang demands release of three detained religious scholars

PoGB: Protest in Kharmang demands release of three detained religious scholars

In a significant demonstration in Kharmang, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, women blocked the Kargil Road, demanding the immediate release of three religious…

2 months ago
PoGB: “Education department’s failures have been exposed”, says civil society leaderPoGB: “Education department’s failures have been exposed”, says civil society leader

PoGB: “Education department’s failures have been exposed”, says civil society leader

Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's education system is facing a serious crisis, with alarmingly high failure rates exposing deep-rooted issues in the region's…

2 months ago
Protests erupt at local hospital highlights healthcare crisis in PoGBProtests erupt at local hospital highlights healthcare crisis in PoGB

Protests erupt at local hospital highlights healthcare crisis in PoGB

Outrage and protests erupted at a local hospital in Ghulmet village in the Nagar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan after…

2 months ago
Shortage of doctors hits healthcare system in PoGBShortage of doctors hits healthcare system in PoGB

Shortage of doctors hits healthcare system in PoGB

The region of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan is facing serious difficulties in accessing basic healthcare services due to a severe shortage…

2 months ago
UKPNP leaders slam Pakistan’s oppressive policies in PoJK, PoGBUKPNP leaders slam Pakistan’s oppressive policies in PoJK, PoGB

UKPNP leaders slam Pakistan’s oppressive policies in PoJK, PoGB

As Kashmir Solidarity Day approaches, United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) leaders Shaukat Ali Kashmiri and Jamil Maqsood, UKPNP President…

3 months ago
PoGB: Residents demand action against plastic pollutionPoGB: Residents demand action against plastic pollution

PoGB: Residents demand action against plastic pollution

Despite spending millions on anti-plastic campaigns, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan continues to suffer from plastic pollution, particularly in the city park,…

3 months ago
Awami Action Committee stages protest against challenges faced by PoGB residentsAwami Action Committee stages protest against challenges faced by PoGB residents

Awami Action Committee stages protest against challenges faced by PoGB residents

The Awami Action Committee (AAC) organised a protest at Itehad Chowk in Gilgit, raising their voices against a series of…

3 months ago
Economic strain deepens as tourism industry struggles with fee hikes in PoGBEconomic strain deepens as tourism industry struggles with fee hikes in PoGB

Economic strain deepens as tourism industry struggles with fee hikes in PoGB

The steep rise in royalty and mountaineering fees in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has sparked concern among tour operators, who fear…

3 months ago
PoGB residents demand constitutional rights; urge govt to resolve issuesPoGB residents demand constitutional rights; urge govt to resolve issues

PoGB residents demand constitutional rights; urge govt to resolve issues

Religious and political parties in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have launched a movement to grant constitutional status to the area. Both the…

3 months ago

PoGB advocate raises voice against authorities for basic rights and facilities

Muhammad Jalil, an advocate from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, has raised a strong voice in support of the legal community in…

3 months ago

Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan government fails to address youth unemployment

Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is grappling with a significant issue: widespread unemployment among its youth. Despite the region's natural beauty and…

4 months ago

PoGB: Locals in Astore district face health crises amid shortage of doctors

Residents of the Qamri area in Astore district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), are facing a growing health crisis due to…

4 months ago

Outdated infrastructure and transformer failures worsen electricity shortages in PoGB

The region of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is enduring an escalating electricity crisis that continues to disrupt daily life for its…

4 months ago

Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation

The intensifying cutting of trees for firewood in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is not only worsening the region's environmental challenges but…

4 months ago

PoGB: Baltistan Student Federation set to stage protest campaign advocating tunnel construction

The Baltistan Students Federation is set to launch a protest campaign titled "Build Tunnels, Save Lives", aimed at advocating for…

4 months ago