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Agitation over wheat prices: Protesters pour into Gilgit as AAC ultimatum ends
At least 3,000 people reach Gilgit from Diamer Valley at about 4pm in response to AAC’s call for long march.
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Making cuts: G-B works dept officials face demotion over illegal appointments
Nearly 1,000 people have been removed from their posts in the past six months.
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Wheat subsidy: AAC gives authorities 2 days to comply with demand
Following threats of protest, security around CM House beefed up.
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Wheat subsidy protests: G-B protesters threaten to block Karakoram Highway, hold long march
Demand government restore the subsidy to previous rates.
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Overcoming sectarianism in G-B
Bitter enemies of the past became good friends overnight to fight for wheat subsidy.
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Shutter down strike: Businesses in G-B come to a halt in protest against wheat prices
In Hunza-Nagar, protesters block Karakoram Highway disrupting traffic throughout the day.
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Fighting for lower prices: Section 144 imposed in Gilgit ahead of today’s strike
Administration reimposed order after chief court suspended it earlier in the day.
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Undeterred: ‘Either the prices of wheat will fall, or the govt will’
G-B Awami Action Committee vows to protest till demands are met.
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Territory dispute: Opposition leader fears more clashes this grazing season
Says if violence ensues, they will register cases against G-B government and the centre.
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A new career: Such a gem
A woman in G-B grades gemstones and issues certificates before they are exported to international markets.
