Gilgit Baltistan

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

Zohaib was charged under anti-terrorism act for allegedly shooting voters on June 8, 2015

Opposition lawmakers say benefit of reduced petrol prices will not trickle down to poor

According to Sanai, women’s education will be given top priority in the policy

CM says process will ensure transparency as assembly approves amendment

Initiative to increase road safety; 400 to be distributed across region

Efforts under way to incorporate suggestions to improve 2014 act

Says it will only give India control of Kashmir

Amjad Hussain, regional president, also warns of going to court for justice

Rani Atiqa adds poaching continues in G-B

G-B lawmakers hurl teacups, notepads at each other

Anariky Founandous shot the animal from a distance of 260 meters on Monday

Removal of duty rebates means region pays 7.5% on goods

CM says tender cancelled to block kickbacks in road’s construction

People accompanied by children spent night in buses due to blockade

CM adviser says rebate on tax withdrawn after Gilgit-Baltistan Council’s orders

Decision taken during CM’s visit to Nepal to help prevent losses caused by floods

Punjab CM vows to provide land to accommodate women studying in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Separately, convoy issue taken up with Kohistan DC

Aid programme to help locals adapt to climate change .

Culprits fined Rs50,000 each in addition to prison sentences