Gilgit, March 21 -- Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), particularly in the Ghizer region, are facing mounting hardships during the month of Ramadan, as soaring inflation and systemic administrative failures continue to disrupt everyday life.

According to a resident, the sharp rise in prices has made it increasingly difficult for ordinary people to afford necessities. Items such as food, clothing, and meat, essential during Ramadan, have become out of reach for many families. The resident highlighted that the "common man is fed up with inflation" and is struggling even to visit markets due to the unaffordable costs.

Adding to the distress are long-pending compensation claims linked to infrastructure and development p...