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Juvenile justice: Inspector arrested for booking fourth grader in Darel
Zohaib was charged under anti-terrorism act for allegedly shooting voters on June 8, 2015
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Assessing regional potential: G-B Assembly passes resolution demanding share in CPEC
Opposition lawmakers say benefit of reduced petrol prices will not trickle down to poor
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Improving standards in Gilgit: Cabinet approves Rs30b education policy
According to Sanai, women’s education will be given top priority in the policy
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Vacancies: 750 jobs to be filled though FPSC in Gilgit-Baltistan
CM says process will ensure transparency as assembly approves amendment
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Keep your hat on: G-B police hands out free helmets
Initiative to increase road safety; 400 to be distributed across region
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Delayed devolution: G-B CM says elections to be held after amendments to LG law approved
Efforts under way to incorporate suggestions to improve 2014 act
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JKLF leader censures giving G-B constitutional status
Says it will only give India control of Kashmir
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Ownership quandary: Land allocated for CPEC without consent, says PPP leader
Amjad Hussain, regional president, also warns of going to court for justice
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Wild animal meat sold in markets, says lawmaker
Rani Atiqa adds poaching continues in G-B
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The royal rumble: In-camera briefing turns into brawl
G-B lawmakers hurl teacups, notepads at each other
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Trophy hunting: Filipino kills markhor in Gilgit
Anariky Founandous shot the animal from a distance of 260 meters on Monday
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Lawmakers walk out to join anti-tax strike
Removal of duty rebates means region pays 7.5% on goods
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Cutting off Baltistan: Opposition leaders decry delay in work on Gilgit-Skardu Road
CM says tender cancelled to block kickbacks in road’s construction
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Open for traffic: Karakoram Highway cleared of boulders
People accompanied by children spent night in buses due to blockade
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Looking for a cut: Anti-tax movement calls for region wide transport strike
CM adviser says rebate on tax withdrawn after Gilgit-Baltistan Council’s orders
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Flood season ahead: G-B government plans to install early warning system
Decision taken during CM’s visit to Nepal to help prevent losses caused by floods
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G-B to obtain land for girls hostel from Punjab
Punjab CM vows to provide land to accommodate women studying in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
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Pakistan Army to establish HQ in Diamer district to ensure CPEC security
Separately, convoy issue taken up with Kohistan DC
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Siksa village to get water for agriculture, drinking
Aid programme to help locals adapt to climate change .
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Five jailed for illegally killing ibexes in Gilgit-Baltistan
Culprits fined Rs50,000 each in addition to prison sentences
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He said, she said: Passengers say convoy system continues on KKH in Kohistan
Accuse Kohistan police, hoteliers of collusion; former accuses G-B of playing role
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Defusing tension: ATC issues arrest warrants for 216 warring villagers
Men from three villages in Gilgit were involved in armed conflict over land
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A tall drink of sewage: Purest at the source? Think again
Gilgit River water a reservoir of faecal content, Salmonella, chemical waste
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Bullying tactic? Man allegedly harassed for his role in ‘anti-tax movement’
Ikramullah says naib tehsildar ransacked his shop to find banner with anti-state slogans
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Sentenced: Two held for illegal ibex hunting in Nagar Valley
Sent to jail for a week; hearing on Monday
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Import, export hub: 15 traders’ bank accounts frozen at Sost branch
Allegedly embezzled money with help from two NBP employees
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Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen leader sent to jail
Allama Sheikh Nayyar Abbas was accused of treason and had been at large for the past 10 months
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Over the horizon: Gilgit-Baltistan’s jack of all trades
Amin Zia is an author, former radio jockey, reporter, instructor, photographer, loving father
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Smooth-sailing: Passengers relieved as convoy system ends
Many say decision has made travel much easier, shorter
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Convoy system along KKH ends
The convoy system created countless challenges for passengers
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On bail: Court releases hunter accused of killing markhor sans permit
Hearing on case set for today
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Four arrested for rape in Gilgit
Victim knew one of her rapists
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Surprise call: Security forces personnel carry out mock drill at Skardu airport
Exercise was carried out without prior notice to check preparedness
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Looking for a rebate: Tax strikes make a comeback in Gilgit-Baltistan
G-B Contractors Association president rejects imposition of levies
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Remember us? Eight years on, Gojal residents remain unpaid for KKH land
Locals call it complete injustice, demand immediate compensation
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Reaching for the skies: Gilgit’s very own Wright brother
Refusing to give up his dream of flying, Kabir Khan has built a fleet of model planes
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Rights or taxes : G-B’s youth activists demand constitutional status
Similar protests were held at press clubs in Islamabad, Karachi and other cities
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Secret attraction: Frozen Khalti Lake becomes winter sporting arena
Only locals and regular visitors come over to experience walking on ice
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Emancipation: Eight Pakistanis held by Chinese govt released
Detainees paid for their own food while under arrest
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In solidarity: G-B mourns deadly Bacha Khan University attack
At least 20 people from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa arrested in region
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Snowball effect: As the fortunate flee, rest of G-B battles relentless cold
Locals left behind continue to face extreme conditions without help
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Lack of transparency: Bank accounts of 30 seminaries, 300 NGOs frozen in G-B
Order issued in accordance with National Action Plan
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Graffiti welcoming Islamic State seen in Gilgit
According to security official, intent behind wall-chalking was to stir panic
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Smooth sailing: K-P, G-B governments agree to end convoy system
Decision taken at apex committee meeting; QRF to be formed for KKH patrolling
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Constitutional status: Shutter-down strike over taxing Gilgit-Baltistan
Traders say area should be declared a province if levies are imposed, increased
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Emphatic ‘No’ by AJK for G-B’s provincial status
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passes resolution against proposed move
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The importance of public spaces for women
There is no centre in G-B where women can acquire professional training to become tourist guides
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Without support: Social activist gives up efforts to educate girls in Diamer
Qureshi says govt, non-profits did not step forward to help with cause
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Kashmir cause: AJK govt opposes provincial status for Gilgit-Baltistan
Treasury members table resolution against proposed move; say it will damage the Kashmir cause
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G-B seminaries to come under close scrutiny
Security agencies list 50 clerics as ‘threat to regional peace’