Gilgit Baltistan

Highlight global warming, eroding water resources in the mountainous region

SSD commander says plans of raising special police unit to guard projects also being reviewed

A Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesman confirmed the death of the terrorist

12 members of gang arrested, weapons seized

Set-up for next generation wireless telecom technology ready, but ministry not giving green light to start

The centenarian ranked among biggest, most controversial literary figures from G-B

The government claims that it owns the land, while locals have laid claim based on ancestral ownership

Extreme weather has compelled residents to stay indoors

Ground approved in 2004 hit snag in 2007, no work done since then

Cops to don traditional caps in mountainous region

Governor of IOK suggested four new routes to allow divided families to meet

Children go house-to-house playing roles of elderly couple as they sing and dance

G-B chief minister inaugurates hydropower project in Naltar Valley

Dadi Jawari, a 17th century ruler of Gilgit, gave the region perhaps one of its greatest gifts ever, water supply

Less rain, snow this winter threaten to create water crisis later this year

Secretaries wrote letter against comments attributed to CM

The interior minister appreciated the role of G-B Scouts in establishment of peace and security in Gilgit-Baltistan

Government terms Shah Baig ‘biggest hurdle’ to promoting women education in valley

The petitioners, Syeda Salmi Khanum and Tehreen Rasheed were the first to move court for their rights

First trucks under CPEC rolled through region as tourism made return, but questions still linger

Noor had allegedly remained involved in attacks against foreign tourists

Residents claim valley is the most neglected part of G-B in terms of development

People satisfied with restoration as justice being served

Regulator is looking to promote corporatisation and encourage startups

Zones to cater to agriculture, livestock, minerals, handicraft sectors

Express fears that unless government fills gaps, locals would miss out on benefits from multibillion dollar scheme

Rex Baker becomes first hunter to take down the wild goat in new season

Lawmakers from Diamer region, youth criticise reported comments

Deforestation resulting in severe climate change causing landslides and heavy rainfall

PAC constitutes subcommittee to look into matter

Also pass resolution condemning Indian firing on LoC

PIA officials say usage of C-130 was a one-off case

G-B chief minister hoped it would facilitate and promote tourism

Nauman Mustafa was selected in a team representing Islamabad’s students in the WSSC

The G-B government, meanwhile, said it would extend its full support to the Italian government in this regard

The development came even as the national flag carrier said it had managed to secure a C-130 transport aircraft

Another resolution passed to rename Gilgit airport after war veteran Shah Khan

Rapid climate change means mountains have gradually become more destructive for people

Abdul Qayyum’s struggle led to FST ruling guaranteeing retirement benefits

Health facility also to benefit large number of medical students

The G-B government has decided to put in an extra effort to promote cultural events of the region

CM wants NGOs to help compile data on physically challenged people

Gilgit-Baltistan govt confiscating electric heaters in wake of 15-hour-long outages

G-B chief minister promises mountaineer’s son a job in police dept 

Sher Zada has been living in the area for three years working as a labourer

It aims to teach locals Chinese language so that they can benefit from opportunities arising out of CPEC

CPEC would change the destiny of people living in G-B, Zhao added

Lok Virsa displays traditional arts and crafts from the region

Plan to expand the increasingly popular tour service by importing vehicles

Captain Taimoor Khan’s funeral was attended by senior civil and military officials