Gilgit, Feb. 26 -- Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is facing a severe water crisis, with residents of Gilgit city struggling to access even basic drinking water as prolonged power shortages disrupt supply systems, according to the post shared by WTV on Facebook.

The situation has triggered protests, particularly led by women, highlighting what locals describe as deep administrative negligence and governance failure. For several days, taps across multiple neighbourhoods in Gilgit have remained dry. The crisis has been attributed primarily to limited electricity supply, which has paralysed the water pumping system. Without adequate power, authorities have been unable to distribute water across the city, forcing families to search...