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To the gallows: Three sentenced to death in DSP’s murder case in Gilgit
Death warrant also issued for man convicted of killing a judge
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G-B indecisive over boycotting Shandur Polo Festival
Lawmaker says K-P unwilling to give G-B its due share for event
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G-B Council elections declared illegal
Election tribunal asked the election commission to hold the polls afresh
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Precautionary measures: Miacher Valley residents relocated to safer places
Downpours, excessive agricultural activity have widened fissures in landscape
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The little known shamans of Nagar Valley
Danyalism, local equivalent of shamanism, offers spiritual healing
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Back to square one: Hunza by-polls process ordered to be held again
Court told election schedule, tribunal formed without approval from G-B council chairperson
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Bridging the gap: Historic Konodas Bridge finally gets some attention
Maintenance work under way on century-old structure
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Snow leopard forced to live in captivity in Gilgit-Baltistan
Conservationists say it might be too dangerous to release it now
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Preparing ahead: G-B CM vows to increase allocations for health, education
Says provision of potable water, hospitals are government’s priority
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Coming back to life: Ray of hope for children with disabilities
Welfare organisation helps those of G-B to move forward
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Development, a casualty?
The roads are still in a shambles even in Gilgit, which is the face of the government, let alone those in valleys
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Clear of snow: Traffic flow from Babusar Pass to resume soon
Access to G-B through Babusar Road will increase influx of tourists, boost industry
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Residents fear for life as water levels surge in Gilgit River
Government imposes Section 144 to discourage youth from swimming
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Ganish settlement lying in wait to reveal secrets
The place has potential to employ entire youth of Hunza
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Caterpillars go on rampage in G-B
Infestation leaves 20,000 trees in Hunza damaged
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Into the wild: Two black bear cubs released
They were kept at rehabilitation centre where they were provided food, treatment.
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For their leader: AWP to launch worldwide campaign to free Baba Jan
Protesters accuse G-B govt of keeping Jan out of election process to avoid defeat in by-polls.
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Court in G-B upholds Baba Jan’s life term
Also sets aside election tribunal’s decision which allowed him to contest by-elections for GBLA-6
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Four of family laid to rest in Gojal
Unfit cars are blamed for causing accidents on Karakoram Highway
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Continental drift: Where two worlds collide
Bidru-Kha is the point where Indian and Eurasian plates collided 55m years ago
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G-B Assembly session: ‘Bureaucracy is in charge, not politicians’
Deputy speaker says elected members should lock assembly hall if attending sessions cannot yield results
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Over negligence: G-B police chief suspends three KSF officials
Chinese national tried to smuggle weapons to China
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Nanga Parbat tragedy survivor: Cash-strapped man ready to sell his kidneys to clear debt
Afsar Jan says he has spent all savings on his ailing wife’s treatment
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Resolution adopted to increase upper age limit for govt posts
G-B Assembly speaker rejects application to end membership of MWM lawmaker
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Professor from G-B selected for coveted UNESCO grant
Muhammad Ismail is first scientist from Pakistan chosen for initiative
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Meet Skardu’s first woman to obtain flying licence
20-year-old says family support helped her achieve this dream
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Environmentalists call G-B a ‘ticking bomb’
Experts say region is prone to various natural disasters
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Gilgit-Baltistan: ‘We will not let budget pass without lawmakers’ input’
Opposition leader accuses chief minister of being subservient to bureaucracy
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Army’s supervision demanded for Hunza by-polls
The candidates accused G-B Governor Mir Ghazanfar Ali and CM Hafeezur Rehman of favouring PML-N candidate Salim Khan
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G-B police starts patrolling CPEC route
Around 10 vehicles have been set aside for this purpose
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A later date: G-B apex court postpones Hunza by-polls
Jan’s nomination papers were rejected by a returning officer (RO) on grounds that he had been convicted by a court
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Extending health facilities: 50-bed Aga Khan Medical Centre inaugurated
AKDN trains nurses, doctors, provides care in underdeveloped areas
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GBLA-6 electioneering: PML-N launches by-poll campaign in G-B
Move has raised questions as many call it pre-poll rigging.
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Hunza by-polls: G-B EC chief asked to stop pre-poll rigging
AWP demands fair chance for Baba Jan in elections
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Excelling in field: G-B’s pioneering doctor remembered
In recognition of his services, Dr Tahseen was nominated for three international awards
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CPEC will bring prosperity, end terrorism, says PM
Nawaz attends groundbreaking of 820-km-long fibre optic link in Gilgit
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Citizens irked: Routine life in Gilgit paralysed by PM’s visit
All shops, markets, schools were closed owing to strict security
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PM performs groundbreaking of China-Pakistan Optical Fibre Cable project in G-B
Nawaz also inaugurates China-Pakistan Economic Corridor patrolling police headquarters
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Verdict: Petition against dry port trust chairperson dismissed
G-B court has allowed Zafar Iqbal to continue working as port’s chief
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Gilgit gets facelift ahead of PM Nawaz Sharif’s visit
He will administer oath to new members of Gilgit-Baltistan Council
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Agreement reached: Harban tribe in Kohistan pardons assailants
Jirga member says cleric, jirga performed govt’s task
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Cleric brokers truce between Kohistan, Chilas tribes
Qazi Nasir was invited by jirga in Diamer because of influence he wields.
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No cash flow: Gilgit faces shortage of smaller denomination notes
Boxes containing currency not transported due to space constraints
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With impunity: G-B lacks officers to tackle complaints
There are no Grade-21 officers to look into complaints against their Grade-20 counterparts
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Collateral damage: Dilapidated roads irk residents of Gilgit
G-B government spokesperson says repair will begin soon
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Diamer residents threaten to halt dam construction
Say long-standing boundary issues should be resolved
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Gbla-6: ‘PML-N should not meddle in by-elections’
Baig had been given a party ticket by PPP for the Hunza by-elections scheduled on May 28
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Wildlife authorities seize two black bear cubs in Diamer
Villager from Tangir Valley spotted them hiding in cave
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An intractable dispute
A boundary dispute between Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is threatening to deteriorate into violence
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Strict watch: 140 people placed under Schedule–IV of anti-terrorism act
Measures taken after reports surfaced of possible terror attacks in G-B