Gilgit Baltistan

Nearly 1,000 people have been removed from their posts in the past six months.

G-B govt accuses AAC of misleading public in the name of asking people to protest for wheat subsidy renewal.

Following threats of protest, security around CM House beefed up.

Demand government restore the subsidy to previous rates.

At least 30 buses are escorted together from Gilgit to Rawalpindi and made to stop at several check posts.

The price of a single kilogramme of wheat flour in G-B has soared within a short period from eight rupees to 16 rupees

Negotiations between govt and AAC remain inconclusive.

Prime minister directs to reserve 1% of project cost for environmental conservation. Ensure security for consultants.

Naltar is considered to be home of skiing as most national-level skiers including Mohammad Karim hail from the area.

In Hunza-Nagar, protesters block Karakoram Highway disrupting traffic throughout the day.

Earlier, president rejected all names shortlisted by search committee, requested review of list.

Administration reimposed order after chief court suspended it earlier in the day.

G-B Awami Action Committee vows to protest till demands are met.

It is expected that the elections for G-B’s legislative assembly will be held early next year.

Many have threatened to take up issue with courts or UNHCR.

Says if violence ensues, they will register cases against G-B government and the centre.

A woman in G-B grades gemstones and issues certificates before they are exported to international markets.

Senior party leadership admits image has been tarnished by corruption scams.

Legislation will make permanent nearly 180 contractual govt employees of grades 1-18.

AAC adamant to continue protest over wheat subsidy according to planned schedule.

Despite ban, residents plant saplings, construct houses on land demarcated for Diamer-Bhasha Dam.

Gilgit-Baltistan Policy Institute to assist in forming legislation.

Germany has pledged Rs140m for supporting social health protection schemes in Gilgit-Baltistan, says press release.

Federal minister assures polls will be in accordance with regional govt mandate.

Regional newspapers attributed death of six children within 24 hours to ‘mysterious diseases’.

UN General Assembly recognised March 21 as the International Day of Navroze in 2010.

PM likely to approve summary for formation of three-member commission.

World Bank has provided funds for land acquisition.

AAC invited clerics from Gilgit to discuss cooperation, peace.

Shina is spoken in K-P, parts of Afghanistan and both occupied and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Locals had been demanding restoration of wheat subsidy which was being gradually curtailed.

Lawmakers demand elections take place no sooner than December.

A jirga from Diamer addressed assembly members on Friday.

Govt cannot afford to be held hostage for the sake of unresolved local disputes over the construction of Bhasha dam.

Minister for works asks federal govt to pack up and leave if it can’t resolve row.

G-B chief secretary says govt is aiming to add 10MW of power by June.

Following K-P and Azad Kashmir’s example, G-B to regularise 345 workers.

A spokesperson of the deputy commissioner’s office said he did not know of the matter.

Despite extreme weather hazard, 22 soldiers were evacuated through heroic efforts. 4 did not make it.

180 govt workers from grades 1-18 will be considered under this service act.

Vacant posts to be advertised and filled on merit after test, interview.

The situation turned violent when clashes between both sides left at least seven dead.

Lawyers boycott courts, private schools closed to support action committee’s call.

Group of religious and other parties to protest against govt.

From an eight-year-old ski champ to 21-year-old mountaineer, region’s women continue to roar.

Lady health workers set March 15 as a final deadline before going on all-out strike.

Under the Awami Action Committee, parties have united for regions common good.

Hasan was on his way to work when he suffered fatal heart attack.

It is suspected protocol were bypassed to hire more than 450 teachers.

A 40-day armistice was agreed upon by both sides.