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On the lookout: Police launch search operation in Diamer Valley
Proclaimed offenders hiding in valley had attacked police team a day earlier.
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On thin ice: Khalti Lake becomes a perilous playground for children
Locals say the unofficial ‘skating rink’ opens many tourist opportunities in winter but are ignored by govt
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Expert’s advice: Judges urged to remain informed
Effective case management and examination of evidence are vital for the justice system of the country: SC judge
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Empowering generations: Striving for a better future in the mountains
PAF also has been arranging sports competitions in the area for the last few years with winners getting free education
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Save the river: Municipal administration officials dump waste into Gilgit River
Waste disposed near RCC Bridge in Konodas.
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Now or never: Lawyers urge government to end G-B’s constitutional limbo
Say region be made part of Pakistan’s Constitution or provided separate constitution.
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Empowering generations: Striving for a better future in the mountains of G-B
PAF, CAA, SFP help train, educate children in underprivileged areas.
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For the record: ‘G-B governor not target of bomb’
For the record: ‘G-B governor not target of bomb’
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Not potable: Water plants leave residents of Kashrote high and dry
A mother says she used to press her neighbours to utilise the facility, not knowing it was actually harming everyone.
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Collateral damage: Local communities call for renaming of Bunji power project
Gilgit police arrests man who allegedly murdered his colleague
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Flights of fancy: The golden eagle that flew over Nagar’s nest
Locals claim to have spotted the first Aquila Chrysaetos after two decades.
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In the meantime: G-B all set for interim cabinet of technocrats
Caretaker CM says members will be free of all political affiliations
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Winter woes: Snow and misery grips Gilgit-Baltistan
Power outages affect routine life, force people to remain indoors.
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Accreditation: Water testing lab at KIU gets EPA certification
WQTL becomes the first facility of its kind in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Women at work: All it takes is one to make a difference
G-B Red Crescent chief Noorul Ain paves the way for social workers.
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Red alert: Security beefed up in sensitive parts of G-B
Strict measures in place at CM House, Governor House and Secretariat.
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A vigil for the fallen: K-P, G-B weep as Peshawar bleeds
Funerals of students from the districts held, residents come out in anger and solidarity.
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Setting the record straight: PML-N distances itself from G-B CEC
Says decision was taken on recommendations of G-B Assembly.
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Stepping into the fray: Ex-NATCO MD Zafar Iqbal to join politics
“Today everything has become a business, including politics,” Iqbal said,“however, I will try to make a difference.”
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Gilgit-Baltistan election chief's appointment challenged by PTI
Petitonera says newly-appointed CEC has close ties with the PML-N, making him unsuitable for the job
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Taking office: Sher Jehan Mir takes oath as G-B’s new CM
Caretaker CM to hold elections for a new govt next year
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Officer on deck: G-B appoints first ever woman SP
Tahira Yasub given her ranks by IGP in a ceremony
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Hanging in the balance: ‘G-B must be made constitutional part of Pakistan’
Former law minister warns people may decide their own fate otherwise.
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Amending the order: PM appoints caretaker CM for G-B
Will conduct polls of legislative assembly
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Pending laws: No protection from domestic violence
The Protection from Domestic Violence Act 2009 did not sail through the house.
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When the clock strikes 12: Name of caretaker chief minister afloat as G-B lawmakers exit
Sher Jehan Mir had been chosen as the caretaker CM.
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Protecting the mountains: Striking images take viewers into heart of G-B
Exhibition highlights importance of preserving country’s ecosystem.
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Tick tock: 24 hours left before uncertainty reigns in G-B
Many wonder who will run the house on Dec 11
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Two (many) cooks in G-B: ‘CM, opposition agree over candidate for caretaker setup’
Insiders say many PPP members ignored in the process
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Inaccessible: Baltistan cut off from the country as part of Alam Bridge collapses
A loaded truck damaged the structure on Thursday evening
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Disaster management: G-B to raise 100,000 volunteers
The MoU was signed by PRCS provincial secretary and KIU volunteers’ convener on the International Volunteer Day at KIU
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Set aside: Chief court suspends appointment of TB officer for G-B
Declares selection was against rules advertised for the post.
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Backlash: G-B leaders condemn Pervaiz Rasheed’s remarks
Castigate information minister for driving the region into greater uncertainty.
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After the clash: College principal, lecturers suspended
The clash had erupted between two groups of students over a religious event held on the premises of the college.
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A tenuous peace: Three injured in clashes over religious event
Fight erupted after students from two sects disagreed about holding it in college.
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Constitutional breakdown: Federal govt urged to amend 2009 governance order
Amendments are a prerequisite to appointing caretaker chief minister, says G-B CM.
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Final abode: Slain MWM leader laid to rest
Allama Irfani was shot dead in Islamabad on Wednesday
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Gilgit-Skardu Road: ‘Measures needed for safer travel’
Committee making recommendations was formed after Centre shot down plans to widen route.
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G-B CM slams federal govt’s apathy over civil rights
Holds constitutional status responsible for backwardness in the region.
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Voice of dissent: ‘Where is the empowerment we were promised?’
Lawyers urge army to guarantee G-B’s constitutional rights
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Markhor hunting permits auctioned off for over $61,500 each
Bids were also made for 52 ibexes and eight blue sheep.
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GBLA elections: Summary forwarded to PM for election commissioner’s appointment
Barjis Tahir says move will be a step forward in holding elections; voter list ready
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Voicing resentment: PML-N leaders in G-B irked by federal minister’s visit
Say Khurram Dastagir should not have accepted the invitation.
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Business [un]friendly: Chinese customs officials accused of unfair treatment
GBCCI president says they are made to wait for hours at the border
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ISIS graffiti stirs up scare in Gilgit-Baltistan
The wall-chalking supporting the group was removed by authorities shortly after being reported
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Guilty before trial: ‘Won’t play the devil’s advocate’
Lawyers decide not to represent teenagers accused of murdering eight-year-old boy.
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Tech talk: Typing in tongues, now a click away?
Rehmat Aziz claims to have developed software that can type 40 local languages.
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‘One of us’: G-B lawmakers threaten poll boycott
Minister says region has plenty of competent people for CEC’s post.
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Fraud-free: G-B govt decides to hold polls under biometric system
Cabinet member says they want to close doors on parties employing unfair means.
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In session: G-B lawmakers demand diplomatic passports
Vacant posts in govt departments, resolution seeking powers to amend governance order discussed.