Gilgit, April 5 -- Residents of Phander Tehsil in the Ghizer district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan held a protest outside the Gilgit Press Club on Friday, demanding urgent action to restore vital road access that has been cut off due to severe weather conditions, Pamir Times reported.

The protesters, including men and women from the affected region, voiced their frustration over the slow pace of road restoration efforts and the lack of basic amenities in the area, Pamir Times reported.

For the past week, Phander Tehsil has been completely isolated, with heavy rains and snow blocking roads, while the residents have been without electricity, mobile, or internet services.

The ongoing crisis has left the community grappling with s...