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Joining the chorus: PML-N asks G-B CEC for army supervision in all districts
Regional chief says this would counter allegations party of rigging the polls
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Placing restrictions: Five caretaker ministers banned from entering Astore
They have been penalised for continuing election campaigns despite warning
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Education in Gilgit-Baltistan: In Diamer, only four girls go to middle school
Some districts in the region have the worst gender imbalance in education in the entire country
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No media mudslinging: Candidates asked to voice reservations about election process
Says he took action against Barjees Tahir after receiving a ‘genuine complaint’.
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G-B polls: PPP, JUI-F accuse governor of meddling in electioneering
Ahmed urged the federal government and chief election commissioner to ensure a level playing field for all
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All geared up: G-B CEC seeks timely delivery of ballot papers
DC asks parties to comply with code of conduct for polls
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Displaced dreams: Uighur families have no place to call home in G-B
Community viewed as outsiders, grapples with an identity crisis
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Who’s who: List of candidates released for G-B polls
289 people will be contesting for legislative assembly berth.
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A domino effect?: PTI G-B chapter’s key wickets fall to PML-N
President, vice-president part ways with the party .
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Shifting allegiances: PPP senior leader Islamuddin defects to PML-N
Joway community also throws weight behind party
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Jumping ship: ANP’s Aurangzeb Khan switches to PML-N
Defection costs party its lone candidate for G-B legislative elections
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Unsung heroes: Police first to reach MI-17 crash site
SI Rehman says squad rescued 6 people from the wreckage
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Wonders of Gilgit-Baltistan: Gems, animal-hide shoes, clothes enchant Lahoris
The idea of the exhibition was to promote the heritage and culture of Gilgit-Baltistan .
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A tragic crash
At the very least there needs to be an urgent review of the serviceability and operation of our transport helicopters
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Inciting violence: ATC declares seven MWM leaders as absconders
Judge says suspects avoiding arrest despite committing a crime.
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Compromise reached: Jirga retracts ‘decree’ barring women’s suffrage in G-B
Darel AC assures elders separate polling booths will be set up
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Second chances: Pakistani mountaineer survives Nepal earthquake
Shaheen Baig, a founder of Shimshal climbing school, is in Nepal for an expedition
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Curbing the jirgas
The right of women to vote should not be imperilled by a group of men bent on holding back the tides of history
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CEC says it is ‘criminal’ to ban women from voting
Justice Tahir Ali Shah takes strong exception to a decision taken by a jirga last week
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Déjà vu: Committee on G-B status dubbed a poll ploy
Local political parties say federal govt is trying to hoodwink people with hollow announcements.
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Strategic retreat: Jirga in Tangir Valley puts off decision to bar women’s suffrage
Step taken to avoid backlash from G-B election commission, human rights activists
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Women barred from voting in Gilgit-Baltistan polls
G-B political parties slam jirga's decision to bar women from voting
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Trophy hunting: Season’s largest ibex hunted
The animal was injured but managed to escape; it was found 24 hours later
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Bread and sputter: G-B on the brink of wheat shortage
Only a month’s supply left in our granaries, says food minister
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Tit for tat: Gloves off between PML-N and PPP in Gilgit-Baltistan
Nawaz league lashes out at Kaira for criticising governor’s appointment.
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Not giving up: Chitral elders reject K-P govt’s Shandur MoU
Elders said minister for tourism will be held responsible for consequences if any of the MoU’s minutes are implemented
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‘Dear PM’: Respect G-B’s right to self-rule, says PPP
Khursheed Shah asks Nawaz to release recently-announced funds for region.
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Picking up the pieces: PPP leaders visit G-B for damage control
Say the party is the only one that can solve region’s problems
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Staving off a crisis in G-B: CEC expresses concern over security at 272 polling stations
Police, security personnel will be deployed on June 8.
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Shifting allegiance: PPP senior leader Agha Foker joins PML-N
Says party respects wishes of public and has people-friendly policies.
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Ambitious project: Ex-minister of G-B sees dark side to corridor
Says direct Kashgar-Havelian train service will hit G-B economy
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Change of heart: MQM lone ranger in G-B defects to PML-N
Azam was Muttahida’s only lawmaker in G-B Assembly during previous government
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G-B governor avoids distributing laptops to KIU students
Says best to remain neutral until legislative elections
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G-B Assembly elections: ‘Sectarian hatred being used against PML-N'
Senior leader accuses opposition parties of using religion to dent party popularity
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Strike called off: KIU to probe assistant professor’s alleged misconduct
Students demand varsity sack teacher for allegedly thrashing student.
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Round the corner: Schedule announced for G-B’s second elections
CEC Tahir Shah warns officials to refrain from any activity meant to influence results.
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Boundary matters: G-B mulls plans to end boycott of Shandur Polo Festival
Shumali says dispute over ownership of the area to be taken up with CCI.
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Redrawing boundaries: PML-N in G-B welcomes formation of new districts
Regional president says if the districts are created, locals would face fewer hardships
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Tourist friendly: Travel agents hopeful after UK lifts advisory against G-B
Believe other European countries will follow suit
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G-B legislative assembly: JI to contest elections from 10 constituencies
The chief election office said it would announce the election schedule in a couple of days
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On second thought: PML-N leaders in Astore withdraw resignations
Hafizur Rahman says PM plans to approve more projects in the valley
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UK eases travel advisory to Gilgit-Baltistan
Advises against “all travel” to many other cities, including Peshawar, Quetta and Nawabshah
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Crying foul: PTI leaders raise doubts over projects announced by PM
Call it an attempt to woo voters before June polls.
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Without a licence: Man arrested for illegally hunting in Gilgit-Baltistan
Noor Khan has been sentenced to a month in prison
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Late sitting: Rs780 million allocated for G-B Council’s 2014-15 budget
Passed in a council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
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Not in G-B for container politics, Nawaz hits out at Imran
PTI chairman terms PM's G-B development projects 'electoral gimmick'
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A hearty welcome: PML-N workers in G-B prepare for PM’s visit
Party’s regional president clarifies government employees not engaged in politicking.
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Existence of 5,000 decades-old trees under threat in Gilgit
Plans drawn to establish G-B chief court’s complex in the city’s green patch
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Greater transparency: G-B governor promises completion of unfinished projects
Assures he will not interfere in upcoming elections in the region
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Left in the lurch: Gojal residents threaten to boycott G-B polls
Demand additional seat in assembly, declaration of Hunza as separate district

















































