Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan

Journalists in PoGB protest ‘PECA’ law, warn of risks to free speechJournalists in PoGB protest ‘PECA’ law, warn of risks to free speech

Journalists in PoGB protest ‘PECA’ law, warn of risks to free speech

In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing…

3 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…

3 months ago
Educational crisis in PoGB’s Diamer districtEducational crisis in PoGB’s Diamer district

Educational crisis in PoGB’s Diamer district

The education system in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district, has reached a critical point, with alarming statistics indicating severe shortcomings in…

3 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
Karakoram National Movement stages protest in PoGB over power outages, border pass restrictionsKarakoram National Movement stages protest in PoGB over power outages, border pass restrictions

Karakoram National Movement stages protest in PoGB over power outages, border pass restrictions

The Karakoram National Movement (KNM) District Nagar, in collaboration with the youth of Shainbar, staged a protest at Nagar district…

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
Lack of educational institutions in PoGB demands urgent actionLack of educational institutions in PoGB demands urgent action

Lack of educational institutions in PoGB demands urgent action

Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) is grappling with severe challenges in its education sector, which are hindering the development of its…

3 months ago
PoGB: Sandhi residents protest against poor internet connectivity, lack of basic facilitiesPoGB: Sandhi residents protest against poor internet connectivity, lack of basic facilities

PoGB: Sandhi residents protest against poor internet connectivity, lack of basic facilities

The residents of Sandhi village in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan's Sultanabad district took to the streets to protest against the lack…

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…

4 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…

4 months ago
PoGB advocate raises voice against authorities for basic rights and facilitiesPoGB advocate raises voice against authorities for basic rights and facilities

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…

4 months ago
PoJK development and governance at standstill, leaving locals in despairPoJK development and governance at standstill, leaving locals in despair

PoJK development and governance at standstill, leaving locals in despair

The political situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has entered a period of deep stagnation, with residents voicing frustration…

4 months ago
Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, youths demand electricity rights outside Secretary’s OfficePakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, youths demand electricity rights outside Secretary’s Office

Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, youths demand electricity rights outside Secretary’s Office

A group of passionate youths from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) raised voices against the ongoing load shedding in the region,…

4 months ago
PoGB: Protests erupt in Nagar district over Parachinar violence and police action in SindhPoGB: Protests erupt in Nagar district over Parachinar violence and police action in Sindh

PoGB: Protests erupt in Nagar district over Parachinar violence and police action in Sindh

Protests have erupted in the Nagar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan in response to the ongoing violence in Parachinar and…

4 months ago

PoGB: Skardu residents mark fifth day of protest over Parachinar crisis

Protests in Skardu district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan [PoGB] have entered their fifth consecutive day, with residents continuing to demand…

4 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: Unidentified assailants torch homes in Diamer Valley, targeting scholar’s property

Unidentified individuals set fire to more than a dozen houses, including the residence of a prominent religious scholar, in the…

4 months ago

PoGB: Protest erupts in Gilgit amid ongoing violence, blockade in Parachinar

Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan staged a mass protest against the ongoing violence, killings, and road blockades in Pakistan's Parachinar,…

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