Gilgit Baltistan News - Latest Updates & Headlines
PoGB: Women stage sit-in on Karakoram Highway over prolonged electricity issues
Gilgit, April 10: A group of women staged a sit-in on the Karakoram Highway in the Sultanabad village of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), voicing their frustration over the prolonged electricity issues affecting the residents of the area, as reported by Pamir Times.
PoGB: Phander residents protest, demand restoration of road cut off by severe weather
Gilgit, April 5: Residents of Phander Tehsil in the Ghizer district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan held a protest outside the Gilgit Press Club on Friday, demanding urgent action to restore vital road access that has been cut off due to severe weather conditions, Pamir Times reported.
Businesses in PoGB face major setbacks due to unstable internet connectivity
Gilgit, April 3: Businesses in Hunza, particularly in Gojal Valley of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), have been grappling with severe challenges due to unreliable internet services, as reported by Pamir Times.
PoGB: Chinar Bagh bridge faces severe disrepair, locals urge immediate action
Gilgit, March 16: The historic Chinar Bagh bridge in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan is in a state of severe disrepair, putting the safety of passers-by at significant risk. Local residents have raised urgent concerns about the condition of the bridge, calling on higher authorities to take immediate action, as reported by Markhor Times.
PoGB: Protestors cite lack of government dialogue in Diamer-Bhasha dam dispute
Diamer, March 13: The ongoing "Haqooq Do, Dam Banao Tehreek" protest, led by Amir Quaid, entered its 25th day today, with no resolution in sight as government authorities have failed to engage with the protesters, as reported by the Pamir Times.
PoGB: Awami Action Committee demands full district status for Gupis-Yasin
Yasin, March 12: The Awami Action Committee (AAC) has strongly appealed for Gupis-Yasin district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) to be granted full district status, highlighting several ongoing administrative and infrastructural issues in the region, as reported by Pamir Times.
PoGB: Political activist demands urgent action to resolve electricity crisis in Jaglot
Gilgit, March 8: Imran Mir, President of the Muslim League N Youth Wing for Gilgit Division, has raised serious concerns over the ongoing electricity crisis in the town of Jaglot in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB).
PoGB: Investigation reveals major flaws in Bale Gowand hydropower project
Gilgit, February 9: A recent investigation into the 2 MW Bale Gowand Hydropower Project on the Hoshe River in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, has revealed major issues with its construction and planning, according to a report by Pamir Times.
Freelancers in PoGB struggling with power and internet woes
Gilgit, February 7: Freelancers in Pakistan-occupied-Gilgit Baltistan, many of whom rely on a stable power supply and reliable internet connections for their work, have been hit hard by frequent power outages and slow, often intermittent internet services.
PoGB: Students protest in Chilas over unfair exam results
Diamer, February 5: Students in the Diamer district of Chilas has staged protest over the disappointing results of the 5th and 8th-grade exams conducted by the Board of Elementary Education, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), according to a report by Markhor Times.
Water crisis deepens in PoGB as filtration plants fall into disrepair
Gilgit, January 25: The water crisis in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) is worsening as many of the region's filtration plants have not been repaired, leaving residents without access to clean drinking water, as reported by Markhor Times.
Lack of educational institutions in PoGB demands urgent action
Gilgit, January 22: Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) is grappling with severe challenges in its education sector, which are hindering the development of its youth, according to Pamir Times.
PoGB: Sandhi residents protest against poor internet connectivity, lack of basic facilities
Sultanabad, January 21: The residents of Sandhi village in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan's Sultanabad district took to the streets to protest against the lack of basic amenities and internet access.
Economic strain deepens as tourism industry struggles with fee hikes in PoGB
Gilgit, January 20: The steep rise in royalty and mountaineering fees in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has sparked concern among tour operators, who fear the region's growing adventure tourism industry could collapse, Dawn reported.
PoGB: Residents of Diamer district raise strong opposition against recent 'Jirga'
Diamer, January 16: The people of Diamer have expressed strong opposition to the recent Grand Jirga held in Chilas, arguing that such gatherings have only contributed to the exploitation of the district's resources and worsened financial mismanagement, local media reported.
Protests over power outages choke Pakistan's trade route with China
Islamabad, Jan 8: Pakistan's critical trade route with China remained blocked for the fifth day on Tuesday as thousands of people continued their protests over chronic and prolonged power outages in the mountainous region of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, media reported.