Protests against wheat price hike enters 11th day in PoK's several cities

Jan 06, 2024

For the eleventh consecutive day, protests against the surge in wheat prices and the removal of subsidies persisted in various cities across Pakistan-administered Kashmir...

"Broad daylight murder... lives in danger": Activist describes 'very serious' situation in PoJK amid protests

May 14, 2024

The unrest stems from a wheel-jam strike initiated by the Awami Action Committee, demanding tax-free electricity from the Mangla Dam and subsidies on wheat...

Pakistan: Fuel subsidies to cost govt Rs 40 billion in fortnight

May 01, 2022

Islamabad [Paksitan], May 1 : Pakistan's decision of keeping the prices of subsidised petroleum products unchanged will cost the government Rs 40 billion in...

Gilgit-Baltistan: Wheat subsidy protest represents struggle for autonomy

Dec 30, 2023

People in Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have been protesting for months now. All political, religious and social organisations are demonstrating against the government's decision to increase...

PoK: Residents in Gilgit Baltistan stage protest over revocation of wheat subsidies

Mar 21, 2024

The residents of the Ishkoman area in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) staged a protest to raise their voices against the shortages of flour.

Pakistan: PM Sharif directs Punjab govt to enhance wheat procurement

May 07, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 7 : Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Punjab government to enhance wheat procurement and asked food security officials...