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flag Gilgit, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, faces a severe water crisis due to power shortages halting pumps, sparking protests over failed infrastructure and unmet demands for a dedicated power line.

flag Gilgit city in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan faces a severe water crisis due to prolonged power shortages disrupting water pumping systems, leaving taps dry in multiple neighborhoods. flag Protests led by women have erupted over the lack of reliable water, with residents citing systemic failures including inadequate infrastructure, chronic power outages, and unmet requests for a dedicated power line to the main water pump. flag Despite a formal request from the Gilgit Development Authority, the special power line was not installed, limiting pump operation to about an hour daily. flag Political leader Amjad Hussain Azar confirmed the issue, calling the protesters’ demands legitimate and highlighting broader challenges like limited jobs and healthcare.

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