Gilgit Baltistan

Party leaders dissatisfied over decision to award ticket to G-B governor’s son

By-election will be held in Hunza on May 28

AWP leader’s supporters say RO’s decision was incorrect

In Peshawar social activists decry passage of cybercrime bill

Governor Mir Ghazanfar’s son Salim Khan also contesting elections

The nomination papers of 27 others were accepted for scrutiny ahead of by-polls on May 28 in Hunza

In Gilgit-Baltistan, where the law and order situation is stable, there are endless checkpoints

Voting took place last week through a show of hands

Awarded Tamgha-e-Shujaat for providing shelter during riots despite risk to life

45-year-old politician is enthusiast of literature, poetry

Move was made to curb sectarianism, hate speech in region

Will store grains for times of crisis such as recent KKH blockades

In spite of the open show, the election of an independent candidate from Diamer, Syed Afzal, came as a surprise

Polling was held at the G-B Legislative Assembly Hall in Gilgit under the supervision of the region’s EC

G-B deputy speaker blames engineers for faulty construction, architectural design.

The G-B council—established in May 2009 under Article 33 of G-B Order

Massive landslides wash away more than 400 metres of highway

Manages six vocational training centres which impart basic training to women

First batch of trainees consists of 33 recruits

Ghafoor’s son, Ibrahim, an Indian national, was set to return to home country in July

GBDMA director general claims relief items distributed

29 out of 42 damaged hydropower projects repaired

A sixth man killed in GB when hit by falling rocks in the town of Chilas

Say it is not helping with rescue work, rehabilitation

Children were among those stranded due to weather

Another landslide wreaks havoc; hundreds protest against CM for not visiting Kohistan

Hundreds of commuters stranded as KKH damaged at more than 50 places

CM suggested PIMS set up a medical college in Gilgit, help build staff capacity.

Passengers have not been able to get food as shops have emptied out due to a suspension of supplies

CM Hafeezur Rahman say fake sects have suppressed culture

Early warning system to be installed in 18 parts of G-B, including Karkulti village

Scrutiny of papers will begin on April 9, appeals can be filed on April 11

CM was speaking at rally organised on 13th death anniversary of his brother

International flights to Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nepal and Sri Lanka to follow soon

PM assures additional funds will be provided if required

Medical reports awaited in teenager’s rape case

Flights could be suspended for indefinite period if Faisal Rafiq fails to appear in next hearing, says judge

Former finance minister Ali Akhtar, G-B governor’s son included in list

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