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Fever pitch: Gilgit-Baltistan observes election with fervour-from the sidelines
Huge crowds were gathered outside offices of political parties including PML-N, PPP and PTI in Gilgit.
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Switching sides: PML-N draws G-B’s veteran politicians into its fold
Several leaders have defected to join the party in anticipation of it winning a majority.
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Counter-reaction: Mainstream parties shun reservations over self-governance order
Claim the fault lies with the rulers, not the legislation itself.
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Covered, yet empowered: By the women, for the women
With over 600 shops in 30 women markets across G-B, more than 600 women are now running their independent businesses.
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‘Token strike’: Religious parties protest against Self-Governance Order 2009
A heavy contingent of police, rangers and Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts patrolled the roads.
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Security: Cellphone services to be suspended for a day in Gilgit-Baltistan
The decision came after a strike was called by ASWJ in Gilgit Baltistan.
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Acting with caution: G-B politicians stay away from party campaigns
Say they are concerned about threats from extremists.
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Landslide: One killed, three injured near Attabad lake spillway
Two Chinese engineers among those injured.
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Gaining sympathy: Support for Musharraf escalates in Skardu
Local administration imposes Section 144, APML says it will hold another rally on May 4.
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Extensive vigilance: Non-locals under ‘strict watch’ in G-B
DIG says ‘outsiders’ may fall into the hands of terrorists if left unattended.
