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Muzaffarabad, July 09: Presence of terror outfits in PoK is growing traditionally this area remained the bedrock of Lashkar e Toiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. However now things are changing rapidly, Sipah e Sahiba and Lashkar e Jhangvi are getting pro active here, with the sole aim to stoke sectariansim and extremism. Recent attacks on Shahzzada Tanveeer is a reflection of growing intolerance. Tanveer’s crime was that he is opposing presence of such radical outfits in the region.

Gilgit Baltistan, July 02: A week after deadly terror attack on a foreign mountaineering team in Gilgit, locals fear that this will have deep implications on the already tottering tourism industry which feeds majority of Gilgitis, locals allege Islamabad for their plight.

Gilgit Baltistan, June 25: In first of its kind, militants have attacked mountaineers in Gilgit Baltistan, 9 foreigners which also includes Chinese were killed in the gruesome attack. Pakistan taliban has claimed responsibity but local hand could not be ruled out.

Punjab (Pakistan), June 18: Nawaz Sharif during his campaign in the run up to elections promised to take stern action against militant groups including outfits like Lashkar E Toiba , ironically , instead of taking action, Nawaz Sharif led government has allocated huge funds to the banned terror outfit.

Muzaffarabad, PoK, June 11: Youth in Pakistan administered Kashmir slam the government over lack of employment opportunities and claim that due to bribery and nepotism, eligible youth did not get jobs.

Muzaffarabad, June 4: Eight years after the deadly earthquake in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the devastated institutions like schools and government buildings are yet to be rebuilt, lot of foreign aid has poured in but on ground very little has changed.

PoK, May 28: There is a debate going on within Pakistan that who is the real enemy of the nation...are they the militants or the state which has created them and is using them for its own vested interests. Facts reveal that it is not the global terrorism but state sponsored terrorism which is posing grave danger and existential threat to Pakistan.. Here is a report on how Pakistani intelligence agencies have devastated the nation

Rawalpindi, May 21: Like Akbar Bugti, Saleem Shehzad... another voice of dissent has been silenced by Pakistani state agencies, this time in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, separatist and chairman of all party national alliance Arif Shahid was shot dead in Rawalpindi. He was allegedly killed by state agencies. Shahid was most vocal critic of state atrocities and a political activist who always wanted Kashmir to be freed from clutches of Pakistan.

Muzaffarabad, May 14: In a shocking and heart rending incident in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, an innocent girl was gang raped by Cabinet Ministers and bureaucrats while police as usual has been trying to cover up the shameful incident and the student unions are up in arms against the state on this issue.

Muzaffarabad, May 07:- A shocking death of a young men Rauf has jolted entire Pakistan occupied Kashmir. He was beaten up, tortured for days and then finally burnt alive in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir that too by none other than a police constable, Rauf was a refugee. There is seething anger in PoK over Rauf's killing

Muzaffarabad, May 07:- A shocking death of a young men Rauf has jolted entire Pakistan occupied Kashmir. He was beaten up, tortured for days and then finally burnt alive in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir that too by none other than a police constable, Rauf was a refugee. There is seething anger in PoK over Rauf's killing

Muzaffarabad, PoK, April 30: Ever since PPP government has taken the reins of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, life has become a living hell for all sections of society. From students to elderly all are fed up of the insensitive and defunct administration. There is a huge governance deficit. Angry students took out violent protests against government. These young men believe that they are deprived of education by design

Muzaffarabad, PoK, April 23: America's selective war against terrorism is giving room to Kashmiri militants to flourish, recent revelations made by wiki leaks says that Pakistan and US signed secret pact according to which US would not launch drone attacks against Kashmiri militants and only target Taliban...

Muzaffarabad, April 16: Local leadership of Pakistan occupied Kashmir has no independence; it acts and behaves as lackey and crony of Pakistani government and sings on their tune. Leadership in Muzaffarabad speaks the language of Islamabad, establishment cares very little about the welfare of its own people. There is growing anger and frustration in locals against government's betrayal....

Gilgit Baltistan, April 9 :- Majority of kids in Gilgit baltistan miss school because of economic distress and are compelled to work in small shops. In this age when these kids should be going to school ... they are working in these small shops .. some of them work in these shops out of financial distress and some are forced ... after all these children belong to one of the world's most impoversihed region... very few fortunate kids make it to the school. Majority of them have to work in the shops to make their living .. Child labour is one the most serious social problem the region is facing.

Gilgit Baltistan, April 9 :- Majority of kids in Gilgit baltistan miss school because of economic distress and are compelled to work in small shops. In this age when these kids should be going to school ... they are working in these small shops .. some of them work in these shops out of financial distress and some are forced ... after all these children belong to one of the world's most impoversihed region... very few fortunate kids make it to the school. Majority of them have to work in the shops to make their living .. Child labour is one the most serious social problem the region is facing.

Muzaffarabad, April 02: Pakistani security forces stationed in the capital of PoK opened fire on unarmed, peaceful protesters demanding electricity, police also entered the houses and university premises to scuttle the protest. Many protesters are seriously injured and some of them lost their lives in this brutal crackdown.

Gilgit Baltistan, 26 March: Despite the historical harmony between the Shias and Sunnis in Gilgit Baltistan, the communities have moved apart a lot in the last couple of years. There is bitterness and hatred for each other, Thanks to the active role played by Islamabad.

Muzaffarabad, PoK, 19 March :- Activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir gathered outside UN office in Geneva demanding intervention by the International community and the United nations in PoK, where Pakistani spy agencies and state machinery are committing brutalities and diatribe against the innocent and unarmed Kashmiris. These protesters also raised the issue of the recent killing and mutilation of 22 year old Murtaza.

Kotli, PoK, 12th March: Pakistani leaders make tall claims of their sympathies and love for Kashmiris? We take you to the Kotli town of Pakistan occupied and show the real face of Pakistan and its intelligence agencies? How innocent Kashmiris have been tortured and killed by the same Pakistani agencies who claim to be the supporters of Kashmiris. We expose Pakistan’s lies and hypocrisy in this report.

Gilgit Baltistan, March 6: The scourge of sectarianism in Gilgit Baltistan is worsening, the root cause of this problem is the growing unrest among the youth which is unemployed and disgruntled, due to lack of clarity in government policies, youth is further getting confused and is taking up wrong path and is often playing in the wrong hands.

Muzaffarabad, Feb 26: Abject Poverty and the lack of educational institutions is forcing young children of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir to become Child laborers. The Government is not doing anything to build educational institutions and basic infrastructure, and militants are exploiting this void and influencing these young minds to join Jihad.

Muzaffarabad, Feb 19: Anger against Pakistan is visible on the streets of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The unemployed and angry youth are venting their frustration through protests and agitations. The common feeling among people of the region who have lived under Pakistani occupation for more than six decades is - enough is enough.

Gilgit, Feb 12: Gilgit Baltistan is striving to get back its lost peace. With the mushrooming of terror camps here, Pakistan's policy of divisiveness is flourishing leaving the region struggling against Talibanisation.

Muzaffarabad, Feb 5: Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is endowed with abundant natural resources. This has not benefited the Kashmiris in any way as Pakistan as Pakistan exploits it to power its energy starved provinces.

Gilgit, Jan 29: The deepening sectarian divide in Gilgit Baltistan has not only shattered peace but hit the education sector too. The soaring violence has kept the students off their classes.

Muzaffarabad, Jan 22: The education system in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is in shambles. While more and more Kashmiris are getting deprived of learning, Islamabad continues to siphon off money sent by the international community for the betterment of this sector.

Gilgit, Jan 15: Many in Gilgit Baltistan cannot afford a good meal or warm clothes to face the harsh Himalayan winter. The spiraling unemployment and soaring inflation has made matters worse for the people of this remote region.

Gilgit, Jan 8: Nothing has changed on the ground for the victims of the Attabad disaster in Gilgit Baltistan. Three years after a massive land slide and flooding hit their village, most continue to live in tents. Locals allege government apathy and corruption for their continuing woes.

Muzaffarabad, Jan 01: Braving the icy cold winds, the employees of the Public Works Department of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or PoK are out on the streets. The workers took the extreme step after being denied pay for several months.

Gilgit, Dec 25: Gigilt Baltistan is simmering with discontent. Burgeoning unemployment and spiraling inflation is fuelling disaffection against the government.

Gilgit, Dec 18: Winter brings no good news to the people of Gilgit Baltistan. And this season too, chilling cold has added to the woes of the people of this Himalayan region.

Muzaffarabad, Dec 11: Educational standards of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or PoK lag behind those in the region. Teachers in the Himalayan region are out on the streets protesting against the looming learning crisis.

Gilgit, Dec 04: Pakistan has over the years suppressed the people of Gilgit Baltistan, denying them basic rights. Blocking access to development and an equitable use of local natural resources has lead to unemployment and poverty.

Muzaffarabad, Nov 27: Despite proclamations, Pakistan’s export of terror to neighboring countries continues. Locals allege Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or PoK has virtually become a recruitment and training hub for anti-India groups.

Muzaffarabad, Nov 20: Transportation is the biggest challenge for the people of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Due to the absence of motorable roads, Kashmiris have to risk their lives while traveling on the treacherous terrain.

Muzaffarabad, Nov 13: With no end to the continuing violence, Gilgit Baltistan could slip into the hands of the Taliban, a top official has warned The Himalayan region, illegally occupied by Pakistan, has seen a sudden spike in sectarian attacks fuelled by the Islamist Militia.

Muzaffarabad, Nov 06: Journalists in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or PoK are out on the streets protesting police inaction in arresting those who targeted them. The scribes say the assault is the latest in the series of attacks against the freedom of expression in the Himalayan region.

Muzaffarabad, Oct 30: A large number of people in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are bracing themselves to spend another winter in the open. Seven years and billions in aid later, thousands continue to be exposed to the mercy of the elements.

Muzaffarabad, Oct 23: A major crisis is unfolding in an Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The deepening economic crisis has claimed several lives. With not much options left, a Kashmiri has taken the extreme step of offering his organs or money.

Gilgit, Oct 16: Growing poverty, increasing unemployment, and sectarian violence are among the many problems which have become a part of life in Gilgit Baltistan. With no government help reaching the public, people have no option but accept their fate.

Muzaffarabad, Oct 09 : Protests are nothing new in Pakistan Occupied Kasmir (PoK). Kashmiris here, often take to the streets against Islamabad's oppressive policies. But this time the protests are against the move to make Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan's fifth province.

Gilgit, Oct 02: People of Gilgit Baltistan are virtually cut off from the world. Recurring sectarian attacks on the crucial Karakoram Highway has increased the isolation of the remote region.

Muzaffarabad, Sep 25: Law and order in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is in shambles With an increasing rate of kidnappings, lootings and murders, capital Muzaffarabad has come to be known as the crime city of the Himalayan region.

Muzaffarabad, Sep 18: The monsoons rains have wreaked havoc for people of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or PoK. Many lives have been lost and thousands rendered homeless but Kashmiris complain that no help has come from the government.

Gilgit, September 4 : The sharp rise in the killings of Shiites in the Himalayan region has triggered widespread protests in Gilgit Baltistan. With ambushes becoming common, locals fear traveling on the Karakoram Highway.

PoK, Aug 28: Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or PoK is a gift of nature. But today, it is a picture of filth and dirt. Even in capital Muzaffarabad, civic agencies have abdicated their responsibilities and all that can one see are heaps of rubbish.

Gilgit, Aug 21: The farmers in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are an unhappy lot. Most of their farmlands have been illegally occupied by the Pakistani army. With no other means to support their families, the farmers are now mulling to seek the help of rights organizations.

Gilgit, Aug 14: Muslims across the world are looking forward to their biggest festival, Eid ul-Fitr. But it will be a bleak affair for many in Gilgit Baltistan. The remote region has been hit by skyrocketing prices.

Gilgit, Aug 07: The absence of democratic institutions and rule of law has made life difficult for people of Gilgit Baltistan. With no independent judiciary, there are no checks and balances. Political activists and the media often become targets of intimidation by Pakistani military, Kashmiris allege.