Gilgit Baltistan

Experts surprised by natural disaster, urge disaster management authority to play proactive role

New work is only written record of saint’s life

The suspect also reportedly opened fire at the forces from his hideout before detonating himself

ISPR says three militants also killed during intelligence-based raid on a militant hideout near Chillas town

Execution of Irfan Ullah, involved in Nanga Parbat massacre, will be the first for an act of terror in G-B

200 sites have been identified where between 10MW to 550MW each can be produced

Minister for housing and works say PPP should focus on real issues

Hafeezur Rahman invites tourists to region, promising safety, facilities

Party’s regional president says land used for CPEC without owners being compensated

Most suggested laws fail to garner unanimous support in legislative assembly

Just seven years old at the time, Zohaib was booked under the anti-terrorism act ATA by Rahmat

Police, Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts conduct operation to evict warring villagers

Zohaib was charged under anti-terrorism act for allegedly shooting voters on June 8, 2015

Opposition lawmakers say benefit of reduced petrol prices will not trickle down to poor

According to Sanai, women’s education will be given top priority in the policy

CM says process will ensure transparency as assembly approves amendment

Initiative to increase road safety; 400 to be distributed across region

Efforts under way to incorporate suggestions to improve 2014 act

Says it will only give India control of Kashmir

Amjad Hussain, regional president, also warns of going to court for justice

Rani Atiqa adds poaching continues in G-B

G-B lawmakers hurl teacups, notepads at each other

Anariky Founandous shot the animal from a distance of 260 meters on Monday

Removal of duty rebates means region pays 7.5% on goods

CM says tender cancelled to block kickbacks in road’s construction

People accompanied by children spent night in buses due to blockade

CM adviser says rebate on tax withdrawn after Gilgit-Baltistan Council’s orders

Decision taken during CM’s visit to Nepal to help prevent losses caused by floods

Punjab CM vows to provide land to accommodate women studying in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Separately, convoy issue taken up with Kohistan DC

Aid programme to help locals adapt to climate change .

Culprits fined Rs50,000 each in addition to prison sentences

Accuse Kohistan police, hoteliers of collusion; former accuses G-B of playing role

Men from three villages in Gilgit were involved in armed conflict over land

Gilgit River water a reservoir of faecal content, Salmonella, chemical waste

Ikramullah says naib tehsildar ransacked his shop to find banner with anti-state slogans

Sent to jail for a week; hearing on Monday

Allegedly embezzled money with help from two NBP employees

Allama Sheikh Nayyar Abbas was accused of treason and had been at large for the past 10 months

Amin Zia is an author, former radio jockey, reporter, instructor, photographer, loving father

Many say decision has made travel much easier, shorter

The convoy system created countless challenges for passengers

Hearing on case set for today

Victim knew one of her rapists

Exercise was carried out without prior notice to check preparedness

G-B Contractors Association president rejects imposition of levies

Locals call it complete injustice, demand immediate compensation

Refusing to give up his dream of flying, Kabir Khan has built a fleet of model planes

Similar protests were held at press clubs in Islamabad, Karachi and other cities

Only locals and regular visitors come over to experience walking on ice