Gilgit Baltistan

Despite IMF’s pressure, govt only increases Rs3,000 per metric ton.

Action taken by G-B Chief Secretary during surprise visits to govt departments.

Lawyers concerned over delay in appointments; govt says posts will be filled soon.

All possible measures taken to ensure security: G-B DIG.

Sporadic landslides in two villages have damaged a water channel, link road, 12 electric polls and various fruit trees

Committee to recommend changes to the Self Rule Order has not met since inception last year.

Describe Rs2 billion development package for G-B insufficient.

G-B finance minister says Rs120 million allocated to improve G-B’s agriculture sector.

Speakers urge that security should be ensured in the region to attract tourists.

Raja Pervaiz Ashraf briefed on the law and order situation in the region.

Intelligence reports say that militants from Afghanistan might infiltrate Darkut Pass and Korumbar Pass.

With improvement in the financial position of the federal government, more resources would be provided to G-B.

All roads repaired, speed bumps repainted and garbage disposed off.

Corporation responsible for procuring wheat issued notices to govt to no avail.

Finance ministry says move can save over Rs0.5 billion.

Interior ministry’s warns of possible Babusar-like incident on the route.

Commuters complain of deteriorating condition of roads.

Say preventing elevation of judges is a violation of Governance Order 2009.

Demand end to reappointing retired judges, changes in governance order.

Party workers rejoice on the release of their leader, Baba Jan, from jail.

Detained youth activist to be released on Monday at the latest: lawyer.

G-B speaker criticised for his claim of giving Rs100,000 salary to a doctor.

45 new doctors hired on contract to meet shortage: Health Minister.

Move prompted by deadly ambushes on passenger vans by sectarian extremists on KKH in Hazara Division of K-P.

Traffic on the bridge was suspended in July after engineers declared it unsafe.

An independent legislator wants the federal government to allow import of essential commodities from China.

Issue to be discussed with G-B chief minister on September 10: GBLA Speaker.

Nawaz criticises the region’s governor and CM for their apathy towards crises at home.

Khan visited leaders of different sects, in Skardu, to promote sectarian harmony in the country.

G-B is part of Jammu and Kashmir, which is acknowledged both historically and internationally, say MBDA members.

Parliamentary panel to visit Quetta, Gilgit and Karachi by end-September.

Baba Jan in his first private interview maintains that he committed no crime.

Interior minister had promised that he would not leave Skardu until the issue is settled.

Police investigating Saturday night’s blast that did not cause damage.

Five killed, three injured so far in attacks following the Narab bus carnage.

Tribal elders and clerics say they can bring rival sects to the negotiating table.

Entry of trucks and buses into the city banned for the last three days; most of the fruits and vegetables is stale.

Ban on movement of vehicles, except motorbikes, lifted; markets, offices opened; educational institutes to remain shut

Wagon skidded off Karakoram Highway and plunged into a deep gorge, killing eight people

G-B council member rebukes state machinery; demands clear-cut policy regarding G-B’s status.

Senior police official says step taken to thwart violence; hundreds of people, foreign and domestic tourists stranded.

The incident, which is the third in the last six months, is said to have broken the fragile peace in the region.

Many people from G-B are unable to go home due to road closures.

Belgian paraglider discusses his record-setting flight.

At least one person was killed and two others were injured in separate incidents.

Prime minister orders PAF to run C-130 flights from Islamabad-Rawalpindi to Gilgit and Skardu.

Protests and demonstrations held in Skardu, surrounding areas.

TTP spokesperson claims responsibility.

Since political govt failed to maintain peace, it is now up to religious organisations to come forward: JI member.

The move will demoralise senior police officials: petitioner.