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Protests in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan on Feb 17, 2026, over water shortages, power cuts, and student expulsions.
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.
Residents reported nearly two weeks without reliable water, worsened by up to 22 hours of daily load-shedding that prevented pumping water into storage.
Women blocked a major road and staged a sit-in, blaming corruption and administrative failure despite energy investments.
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.
The demonstrations highlighted widespread frustration with deteriorating public services and government accountability.
Protestas en el Gilgit-Baltistan ocupado por Pakistán el 17 de febrero de 2026, por la escasez de agua, cortes de energía y expulsiones de estudiantes.