Gilgit, Feb. 17 -- In Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), the deteriorating infrastructure and lack of basic services have pushed residents to the brink.

The region's roads, in particularly dire condition, leave locals struggling every day. When it rains, the roads turn into rivers of mud, washing away parts of the path and trapping entire communities. Despite claims of road construction and renovation, locals say that very little is being done beyond paperwork.

Masood Rehman, a local resident, voiced his frustration, "This road is in extremely bad condition. The government claims to have spent billions on construction, but nothing has been done. The situation is still the same as it was when it was in ruins. No one is asking abo...