Diamer Residents Oppose Grand Jirga and Demand Action on Power Shortages

The people of Diamer are unhappy with a recent Grand Jirga held in Chilas. They believe these meetings only help a few people and do not solve important problems like education and development. The Grand Jirga was attended by important figures like Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan and Commander FCNA Major General Imtiaz Hussain Gilani.

For ten years, Diamer has faced a drop in its education budget and poor financial management. Locals say these meetings let the elite push their own agendas while ignoring the public's needs. There are also worries that some groups want to take Diamer's natural resources, like forests and land, which would hurt the community's future.

People in Diamer are calling for unity to protect their land and resources. They want to make sure the district's wealth helps future generations. Residents are demanding action against those exploiting the region.

In another issue, young people in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) protested against power cuts. They gathered at the Secretary of Power and Water office, asking for a solution to the electricity shortages. The Awami Action Committee (AAC) also held a meeting to address this power crisis. They praised the people of Hunza for protesting in cold weather, which led to government talks.