PoGB residents slam Pakistan over tourism neglect

Jul 22, 2026

Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have accused the Islamabad administration of failing to develop the region's tourism sector. Residents say administrative failures have prevented the region from realising its tourism potential, while also raising concerns over security measures and alleged attempts to alter the region's administrative control. Pakistan's continued illegal occupation of Gilgit-Baltistan has long been accompanied by allegations of administrative neglect and inadequate development. Critics say the region continues to suffer from poor infrastructure, weak public services and limited investment, reflecting Islamabad's failure to address the needs and aspirations of the local population.