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Over the top: Misreporting on location of Nanga Parbat attack
Misreporting on the exact location of the attack hits Fairy Meadows tourism.
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Undeterred and determined: Climbers upstage terrorists
Romanian team was near the peak when the tragedy took place, but went ahead anyway.
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Foreigners’ massacre: Nanga Parbat happened on Taliban orders, says G-B officer
Secretary says the assailants shouted slogans that they had avenged Waliur Rehman’s murder.
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Terror attack in G-B: Senate panel seeks update on Nanga Parbat progress
Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Relations convenes a special meeting over the killing of foreign tourists.
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Nanga Parbat probe: Another suspected attacker arrested in Chilas
Number of accused arrested reaches three; police say more arrests to follow.
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Third Nanga Parbat attack perpetrator arrested: Police
The attacker is one of 16 involved in the attacks on tourists at Nanga Parbat's base camp.
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Unfazed and optimistic, Slovak expedition arrives to attempt Diran Peak
Alpine Club of Pakistan has received special security assurances for team from G-B govt.
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Nanga Parbat probe: One terror suspect nabbed, say police
The accused was hiding in a Chilas house for some days.
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Two of 16 Nanga Parbat attackers arrested: Police
Police successfully raided a house in Chilas and arrested 'Shafi Muhammad'; Identity of the second person is...
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Nanga Parbat blowback: Govt support can help revive tourism, says tour operators
Say industry can be saved by building tourists’ confidence through written assurances of security.
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Nanga Parbat Fallout: PTDC beefs up security
PTDC has re-launched its summer tour packages and announced special rates for hotels, motels and resorts.
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High and dry: The empty mountains and valleys
Local tour operators wonder how to support their families following the Nanga Parbat attack.
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Despite Nanga Parbat tragedy, 25 foreigners land in Islamabad for tourist missions
The foreign tourists came from different countries including Ireland and Canada.
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16 Nanga Parbat attackers identified
10 of the attackers are residents of Diamer Valley, three belong to Mansehra and three are from Kohistan, says IGP.
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Nanga Parbat attack: Attackers identified, but search continues
Ten attackers are residents of Diamer Valley, three are from Mansehra and the rest are from Kohistan.
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Belgium citizen reportedly missing in Gilgit-Baltistan
A search operation has been launched for the search of the missing tourist.
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Terror threats: Security plan revamped for guest workers, tourists
Army aircraft ferry nearly five dozen tourists and guest workers to the federal capital.
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Nanga Parbat probe: Number of culprits revealed, names to follow
Gilgit-Baltistan govt says 18 terrorists attacked base camp; their names will be revealed in a few days.
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‘Against all traditions’: Fazl condemns attack on foreign climbers
Claims trust must be established with Taliban before setting conditions for peace talks.
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The day the music died: Tourism in Pakistan might have lost its last foothold
For those who depend on trekking seasons, the Nanga Parbat tragedy spells out the end of a livelihood.
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On the record: G-B lawmakers condemn Nanga Parbat killings
Say the attack was a conspiracy against the country to destabilise ties with neighbouring China.
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Against all traditions: Fazl condemns attack on foreign trekkers
Claims trust must be established with Taliban before setting conditions for peace talks.
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Terror in Gilgit-Baltistan indicates more trouble
No matter how one looks at it, the government, the intelligence agencies and the army should brace for more trouble.
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Nanga Parbat tragedy: Case registered against unidentified men
A search operation is underway in Diamer, while the area surrounding the base camp has been sealed.
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Nanga Parbat attack: National interest assaulted, says minister
Berjees Tahir says that Pakistan had very good relationship with all the countries, especially China.
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Protest demonstration: Civil society decry attack on foreign tourists, tourism industry
Tour operators condemn killings, demand govt action against culprits.
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Nanga Parbat massacre: Thousands protest against the ‘unprecedented’ incident
Locals worry about the impact on tourism which is one of the main sources of income.
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Himalayan massacre spells end for Pakistan mountaineering
Before the brazen attack on foreign tourists, some 50 groups were expected this year in the remote G-B region.
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Ukraine condemns attack on climbers in Pakistan
The Ukranian government has demanded that the victims' families be compensated.
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Nanga Parbat attack: Search operation leads to a 'suspicious car'
Rest houses put on high security alert.
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Not clamping down on militancy akin to colluding with the enemy: HRCP
Mere rhetoric after every incident of bloodshed is not enough, concrete steps need to be taken, says HRCP.
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Pakistan suspends expeditions after tourist massacre
Climbers from Nanga Parbat are being evacuated as search operation continues to track down suspects.
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10 foreign victims identified after Nanga Parbat attack
Taliban claimed responsibility on behalf of Junood ul-Hifsa, a new faction set up to avenge US drone strikes.
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Nanga Parbat tragedy: Ban urges govt to take immediate action against attackers
UN Secretary-General reiterates UN support to Pakistani government in the face of terrorism and extremism.
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Bid to disrupt Pakistan ties with China: FO
Condemns attack on foreign tourists in the Himalayan region.
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MPs denounce ‘attack on Pakistan’s image’
“It is about time we developed a national security policy,” says MQM leader Dr Farooq Sattar.
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Govt suspends top officials, orders investigation
G-B’s chief secretary, police chief suspended, Chaudhry Nisar tells lawmakers.
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Nanga Parbat assault: Tragedy in Himalayas
Gunmen kill 10 foreign trekkers; victims include Chinese, Ukrainians, Slovakians; TTP, Jundullah claim responsibility.
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Headhunting to fill law minister’s shoes
PM Sharif needs law minister who can work overtime to please and appease the hyperactive Supreme Court.
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Nanga Purbat killings: CM fends off criticism
CM refrained from taking action because it is "unjustifiable" to hold officials responsible.
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Attack stokes fears over tourism industry
"The people of Diamer condemn this heinous act against innocent foreigners and call for immediate action": lawmaker.
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Tourism at stake: Tour operators demand security for tourists
Association asks govt to grant small loans.
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Chief Minister G-B applauds performance of sacked officials
If terrorism could be overcome by such acts, officials in Balochistan and K-P should have been removed, says Shah.
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Junood ul Hifsa new wing set up to attack foreigners, claims TTP
Two Chinese, one American, one Nepali, a number of Ukrainians and one Pakistani among those killed in attack.
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China asks Pakistan to guarantee safety of its citizens
China condemns attack on foreign tourists in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Barbarous attack at Nanga Parbat
Whoever the actual perpetrator of the attacks may be, our country has failed to apprehend these groups.
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Conspiracy: “Hidden hands” involved in attack on foreign tourists
Former G-B lawmaker demands quick action, says terrorists may have entered via Kashmir, K-P or Diamer.
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Foreign tourists' murder: Tour operators urge authorities to seal the area
Tour operators' association extends help to catch gunmen by identifying escape routes.
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TTP claims responsibility for killing tourists in Gilgit-Baltistan
Postmortem reports confirm that the deaths were caused by gun shots.
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Attack on foreign tourists is attack on Pakistan: Nisar
Says foreign visitors should be monitored from the moment they land in Pakistan.