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flag Protests in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan on Feb 17, 2026, over water shortages, power cuts, and student expulsions.

flag Protests erupted in Gilgit, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, on February 17, 2026, as residents, including women and students, demanded action over severe electricity outages and a prolonged drinking water crisis, particularly in Jutial and surrounding areas. flag Residents reported nearly two weeks without reliable water, worsened by up to 22 hours of daily load-shedding that prevented pumping water into storage. flag Women blocked a major road and staged a sit-in, blaming corruption and administrative failure despite energy investments. flag Students from Pakistan Baitul Mal Sweet Home protested their expulsion from a private school and opposition to transfer to a government institution, citing unpaid fees and concerns over education quality. flag The demonstrations highlighted widespread frustration with deteriorating public services and government accountability.

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