Gilgit Baltistan

The calamity hit an hour after weapons were stolen from a police station.

Sost Dry Port Company Director Karim Ullah Baig contests version of events.

Sources say the police were warned to abandon govt service or face the consequences.

Vendors continue to sell pricey commodities outside the market’s parameters.

Initiative has been funded by an Italian mission promoting scientific research in mountainous regions.

Field researchers encounter folk artists, seting up new displays at museum.

Highest temperature recorded in Gilgit was 42 degrees centigrade on Monday.

Most of the 10 suspects implicated in the attack are still at large.

Legislators claim they have been deprived of development funds.

Shakeel Azam Shah’s work titled ‘Monad Science’ has been printed by a German publisher.

Ethnological artefacts from the region to be displayed in Islamabad.

The government has earmarked Rs9.6 billion for the development sector.

Additional forces deployed along Karakoram Highway, other routes leading to the region.

K-P sports minister says talent hunt programme to be launched soon to discover polo players.

Locals claim Imran Khan only visits the scenic valleys for leisure and is oblivious to their concerns .

Businessman import plants, grows fruit in Pakistan.

NEF official claims 6,000 kids have been admitted at basic education community schools across the region.

Nepalese climbers aim to raise awareness on climate change and funds for environment protection.

After a year’s hiatus, the freestyle mountain game will be missing one key ingredient, G-B.

This 79-year-old has been making embroidered items since she was 10.

PML-N regional chief says no provision for interim set-up in governance order.

Workshop organised to deliberate on ideas to increase interaction.

Says elections should not be held under supervision of incumbent govt.

PML-N’s regional president claims party plans to establish consensus with other players.

PML-N G-B chief says grant is in addition to Rs97b worth of PSDP funds for the region.

The resolution paid tribute to civilians and security personnel who lost their lives in the Karachi airport attack.

G-B govt accuses K-P govt of monopolising event’s affairs.

Bureaucracy raised objections in relation to CM’s power after he announced two new districts.

Demand inclusion of subject at upcoming SDG open working group session in New York.

lawmaker said he thought about raising issue on assembly floor many times in the past four years but could not do so.

Dr Asif Khan to replace Dr Najma Najam in next few days.

CM Shah condemned the attacks and called on the federal government to ensure elimination of lawlessness in the country

G-B lawmakers condemn the bloody attack in Taftan, assault on Karachi airport.

An allocation of Rs50 million has been made for another 30MW hydro power project in Ghowari.

Speaker asks to arrest constable before starting enquiry.

The decision, which will be retroactively in effect from Jan 2014, will benefit more than 250 doctors and 30 nurses.

Some lawmakers, lawyers claim governor has made changes to suit personal interests.

G-B tourism minister says govt going all out to make the annual gala a memorable event.

Preparation of computerised electoral list delayed, says spokesperson at CM Secretariat.

Discussing the budget, criticise ‘bureaucratic hurdles’ for unutilised development funds.

CM meets WAPDA chairman, asks federal govt to tap power generation opportunities.

Chief Court had ordered secretaries of home, law and finance to appear in handcuffs.

Home dept tightens security around Gilgit and along KKH.

Sheikh Ayub, head of Karawaan, reportedly told locals he had secured a quota of 110 pilgrims.

Claim secretaries of law, home and finance disrespected Chief Court.

Police remain hopeful, say manhunt will continue, rights activists concerned.

Shakir and Naeem submitted request in court for release of suspects.

G-B Chief Court had issued warrants following no-show by govt officials.

Officials say learning the language will boost trade, facilitate tourism.

Pakistan is currently the largest UN troop contributor with 8,264 personnel.