Gilgit Baltistan

The jolts were felt at Gilgit, Astore, Skardu and adjoining areas

President expected to hold meetings with GB Governor, CM and other cabinet members

Senator makes pitch for G-B to be given representation in National Assembly, Senate

Babar covers 30km trek in 18 minutes and 25.13 seconds

85 jeeps, 25 bikes to race over Sarfaranga plain - a freezing arid stretch of sand dunes

NHA chairman briefs communications minister about ongoing projects

Rain, shaky ground impede efforts of search teams looking for survivors, bodies

Facility’s reservoir will also store, supply water for irrigating purposes

PTDC announced 20% special discount on lodging

IGP has been directed start operation against narcotics in the region and expedite awareness drive against drug abuse

Officials say all funds allocated for development used in previous fiscal year

Over 60% fall in the pre-primary age of three to five years

Announcement comes after meeting between Mehtab and Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman

G-B CM puts GBDMA, rescue services on alert

In the first phase, the committees at village level would be set up in a sub-division of Gilgit as a pilot

To finalise consultations on the move, a delegation of the PMDC will embark on a visit to the region today

Mulls plan to ban plastic bags, devise system to dispose of hospital waste

Two more bodies recovered in Lasbela district of Balochistan as authorities complete their rescue operation

Spanish alpinist Alberto Zerain and Argentinian Mariano Galvan went missing while trying to climb "Killer Mountain"

Federal government has approved 12 projects for Gilgit-Baltistan in various areas

People asked to dress appropriately to respect local culture and weather

Opposition sits out speech patiently without causing ruckus

Cold water, sweet river breeze act as change-multipliers on those who want to escape hot summer weather

Earlier reports had mentioned the owner of the resort as the offender

Says reforms have been introduced in Rescue 1122 and other emergency services for effective health service

State Minister for Interior tells the senate that the government has lifted ban on tourist visas for Gilgit-Baltistan

Seminars about mental health and on the reasons for suicide will also be arranged

G-B CM says his govt is prioritising development of education

Heads of two autonomous regions complain about resource crunch

An ancient equestrian sport once seen as a key test of virility is now struggling for survival

Timber thieves to face six months imprisonment

G-B governor says HEC has approved expansion of varsity in Hunza, Diamer and Ghizer

Nisar directs his ministry to remove hurdles being faced by foreigners travelling to Gilgit-Baltistan

Chief Minister Hafeezur Rehman calls for improving security for tourists and prevention of traffic jams

Forest Dept says utilising all available resources to save green cover

Abbas Haider Naqvi will be presented before a NAB court in Karachi

Region’s chief minister announces special incentives for investors

Assures prosecution of truant officials at Jalkot hospital, construction of girls school

Three judges in the tribunal had retired in January with opposition accusing the govt of ineptitude

Vacant positions remain unfilled for the past three months

Govt to conduct a survey to identify people eligible for targeted subsidy

Gilgit and Baltistan development authorities merged into one body

Anger in G-B over ‘risky’ work, little accountability far away from home

Gilgit-Baltistan Department of Planning and Development’s Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) unit held a workshop

Blocked due to landslides, KKH reopens after two days

Highway closed for 24 hours owing to landsliding

CM directs Works Department to start building, repairing highways in the region

KKH also blocked at several points while Astore blanketed by heavy snow

As many as 193,900 children under five years of age will be vaccinated during the campaign

Hospitals in the area overloaded with patients