Gilgit, Jan. 26 -- The Awami Action Committee (AAC) has called for a major protest rally today at Ittehad Chowk in Gilgit to highlight a series of critical issues affecting the residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB).

The rally is set to draw attention to long-standing grievances related to electricity shortages, high taxation, trade restrictions, and the rising cost of living in the region, the Pamir Times reported.

A central focus of the protest will be the persistent hikes in electricity tariffs, which have led to prolonged power outages, severely impacting daily life for the local population.

According to Pamir Times, residents have long complained about the increasing cost of electricity and the frequent disruptions...