Chilas [Gilgit Baltistan], Residents of Harbandas area in Chilas, located in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, recently staged a protest expressing their frustration over the prolonged power outages.
According to local media Pamir Times, protesters allegedly threw stones at the executive engineer's residence and caused property damage.
Locals expressed their discontent, citing unbearable living conditions exacerbated by frequent power outages, particularly worrying when temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius.
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The issue of power outages and load outages in PoGB remains a major concern for residents. Frequent power outages disrupt daily life and exacerbate challenges, especially during periods of extreme weather conditions.
Despite frequent load shedding, local residents often have to pay inflated electricity bills, which has added fuel to their anger.
Amid growing protests against power outages, a significant number of people in the area had started a bill payment boycott months ago.
Irregular power supply hampers commercial activities in the area, discouraging investment and economic development in the region. Businesses often rely on expensive backup power solutions such as generators, which increases operating costs.
Civil unrest and dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the energy crisis have occasionally intensified, demanding urgent solutions to energy supply problems.
The hydropower generation potential in Gilgit-Baltistan has not been fully exploited due to bureaucratic hurdles, financial constraints and an apparent lack of commitment. These challenges have resulted in ongoing problems with electricity supply in the region.
Additionally, PoGB faces major gaps in infrastructure development, including roads, health facilities, educational institutions and water supply.
There are disparities in social development indicators between the illegally occupied areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and other parts of Pakistan. Local communities and advocacy groups have expressed concerns about marginalization and the need for inclusive development policies.
A crisis is unfolding in all sectors of Gilgit-Baltistan, encompassing various challenges and difficulties.
The education crisis in the region extends beyond the confines of primary and secondary schools, even reaching higher education institutions in PoGB and PoJK. Perennial problems of teacher shortages, insufficient transportation, and overcrowded classrooms have plagued the academic landscape for years.
Furthermore, recent protests by academic and administrative staff underscore the systemic financial problems affecting these universities. Pending salary increases and lack of funding have paralyzed teaching activities, leaving both students and educators in a state of uncertainty.
These challenges paint a bleak picture of educational institutions transformed into scenes of neglect and disillusionment under the rule of the Pakistani government.
Promoting education within these communities is not just a matter of academic advancement but a fundamental step towards empowering locals with knowledge of their rights, a prospect that Pakistan perceives as a threat to its illegal control over the region.
According to local media Pamir Times, protesters allegedly threw stones at the executive engineer's residence and caused property damage.
Locals expressed their discontent, citing unbearable living conditions exacerbated by frequent power outages, particularly worrying when temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/M783LJEKsmRf34TG/?mibextid=qi2Omg
The issue of power outages and load outages in PoGB remains a major concern for residents. Frequent power outages disrupt daily life and exacerbate challenges, especially during periods of extreme weather conditions.
Despite frequent load shedding, local residents often have to pay inflated electricity bills, which has added fuel to their anger.
Amid growing protests against power outages, a significant number of people in the area had started a bill payment boycott months ago.
Irregular power supply hampers commercial activities in the area, discouraging investment and economic development in the region. Businesses often rely on expensive backup power solutions such as generators, which increases operating costs.
Civil unrest and dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the energy crisis have occasionally intensified, demanding urgent solutions to energy supply problems.
The hydropower generation potential in Gilgit-Baltistan has not been fully exploited due to bureaucratic hurdles, financial constraints and an apparent lack of commitment. These challenges have resulted in ongoing problems with electricity supply in the region.
Additionally, PoGB faces major gaps in infrastructure development, including roads, health facilities, educational institutions and water supply.
There are disparities in social development indicators between the illegally occupied areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and other parts of Pakistan. Local communities and advocacy groups have expressed concerns about marginalization and the need for inclusive development policies.
A crisis is unfolding in all sectors of Gilgit-Baltistan, encompassing various challenges and difficulties.
The education crisis in the region extends beyond the confines of primary and secondary schools, even reaching higher education institutions in PoGB and PoJK. Perennial problems of teacher shortages, insufficient transportation, and overcrowded classrooms have plagued the academic landscape for years.
Furthermore, recent protests by academic and administrative staff underscore the systemic financial problems affecting these universities. Pending salary increases and lack of funding have paralyzed teaching activities, leaving both students and educators in a state of uncertainty.
These challenges paint a bleak picture of educational institutions transformed into scenes of neglect and disillusionment under the rule of the Pakistani government.
Promoting education within these communities is not just a matter of academic advancement but a fundamental step towards empowering locals with knowledge of their rights, a prospect that Pakistan perceives as a threat to its illegal control over the region.
