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Talking about devolution: Senate resolution on empowering G-B sparks hopes
If words turn to action, balance of power will shift from G-B Council to elected legislative assembly.
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Slow and steady: 220 turtles return from their Chinese Holiday
Smugglers’ plans turned turtle when they were apprehended in China in June; can face life sentences
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In session: G-B Assembly passes local government bill
Speaker orders judicial inquiry into sectarian clashes in Ghanche.
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Taking control: Three boys battle raging currents to rescue body from river
The youth were volunteers of the Al-Khidmat Foundation, but were also not fully trained to conduct such a rescue.
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Patrons of the day: G-B govt, army join to organise festivities
Sacrifices by armed forces remembered, visits paid to families of martyrs.
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In anticipation: With little stake, G-B watches crisis unfold in Islamabad
Residents and politicians alike are eager to find out what the future holds.
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Levelling accusations: PML-Q legislator calls Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister ‘a corrupt man’
Criticises the attitude of bureaucrats towards elected representatives.;
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Scaling new heights: From the mountain of Italians to the mountain of Pakistanis
Six G-B mountaineers become first Pakistanis to scale K2
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Reviving tourism: 39 countries invited to Silk Route Festival
So far 16 countries have confirmed their participation in the five-day event to start from September 10
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Crisis brewing: Petrol shortage stops Gilgit city in its tracks
The only station where fuel was available discontinued sale after scuffle.