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Democratic transition: Constitutional crisis looms over G-B
PML-N regional chief says no provision for interim set-up in governance order.
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Love thy neighbour: Initiative launched to re-establish ties between G-B, AJK
Workshop organised to deliberate on ideas to increase interaction.
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Free and fair?: PML-N lawmaker expresses partiality concerns over G-B polls
Says elections should not be held under supervision of incumbent govt.
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Tug-of-war: PML-N pushes for fall polls as G-B CM plans spring elections
PML-N’s regional president claims party plans to establish consensus with other players.
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Socio-economic uplift: ‘PM committed Rs10b extra funding for Gilgit-Baltistan’
PML-N G-B chief says grant is in addition to Rs97b worth of PSDP funds for the region.
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Show of support: G-B Assembly asks centre to take action against terrorists
The resolution paid tribute to civilians and security personnel who lost their lives in the Karachi airport attack.
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Red card: G-B to boycott Shandur Polo Festival
G-B govt accuses K-P govt of monopolising event’s affairs.
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Who calls the shots?: Non-implementation of CM Mehdi Shah’s orders challenged
Bureaucracy raised objections in relation to CM’s power after he announced two new districts.
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Sustainable development goals: Environmentalists stress significance of mountain preservation
Demand inclusion of subject at upcoming SDG open working group session in New York.
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Divide and educate: G-B lawmakers oppose co-education at KIU
lawmaker said he thought about raising issue on assembly floor many times in the past four years but could not do so.
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One year on: KIU gets new vice chancellor
Dr Asif Khan to replace Dr Najma Najam in next few days.
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Terror plots: Karachi airport, Taftan attacks condemned
CM Shah condemned the attacks and called on the federal government to ensure elimination of lawlessness in the country
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Loss of innocents: Second-grader’s death sparks rage and wrath
G-B lawmakers condemn the bloody attack in Taftan, assault on Karachi airport.
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Over Rs97b allocated for various projects in G-B
An allocation of Rs50 million has been made for another 30MW hydro power project in Ghowari.
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To be taken to task: G-B Assembly condemns police attack on Ismaili leader
Speaker asks to arrest constable before starting enquiry.
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At last: G-B approves salary for doctors equal to centre’s
The decision, which will be retroactively in effect from Jan 2014, will benefit more than 250 doctors and 30 nurses.
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With ‘controversial’ changes: G-B Assembly passes amended services tribunal law
Some lawmakers, lawyers claim governor has made changes to suit personal interests.
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After a year’s gap: Shandur Polo Festival begins June 20
G-B tourism minister says govt going all out to make the annual gala a memorable event.
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Free and fair: Absence of poll chief raises credibility concerns in G-B
Preparation of computerised electoral list delayed, says spokesperson at CM Secretariat.
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Talking politics: G-B lawmakers deride speaker’s ‘powerlessness’
Discussing the budget, criticise ‘bureaucratic hurdles’ for unutilised development funds.
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Easy access: G-B residents to get polio certificates in home districts
CM meets WAPDA chairman, asks federal govt to tap power generation opportunities.
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Judiciary vs executive: Tension mitigates as G-B court accepts secretaries’ apology
Chief Court had ordered secretaries of home, law and finance to appear in handcuffs.
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Fresh threats: Interior ministry alerts G-B of possible terrorist attacks
Home dept tightens security around Gilgit and along KKH.
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Deceitful firm: Skardu residents swindled by fraudulent Hajj company
Sheikh Ayub, head of Karawaan, reportedly told locals he had secured a quota of 110 pilgrims.
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In support of judges: G-B lawyers to meet on June 2 to devise future strategy
Claim secretaries of law, home and finance disrespected Chief Court.
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Triple ‘honour’ killings: Nearly a year passes with suspects still at large
Police remain hopeful, say manhunt will continue, rights activists concerned.
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Sectarian harmony: Two men pardon attackers in reconciliation ceremony
Shakir and Naeem submitted request in court for release of suspects.
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Defying court orders: Petition seeking suspension of secretaries’ arrest warrants filed
G-B Chief Court had issued warrants following no-show by govt officials.
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Breaking barriers: First Chinese language centre opens in G-B
Officials say learning the language will boost trade, facilitate tourism.
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Pakistani general appointed as UN force commander in Ivory Coast: UNSG
Pakistan is currently the largest UN troop contributor with 8,264 personnel.
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Helping hand: To go downhill, you have to go upcountry
CAA, SFP join hands to help young talent from Naltar get educated and bring sporting laurels.
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Demanding safety: Lawyers boycott courts in Gilgit over security concerns
Strike called after man shot dead at Chief Court premises.
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Uncertain future: Job insecurity plagues 340 contractual employees in G-B
G-B Assembly passed resolution last year recommending regularising Population Welfare department employees.
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Enquiry launched: What led to the downfall of Hussainabad Bridge?
Experts to conclude if faulty design or substandard materials caused the collapse.
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Substandard structure: Under-construction bridge collapses in Hunza
Hussainabad Bridge was to be completed by 2008 but never was.
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Promoting skiing: CAA gives Rs1m to SFP
Under the sponsorship programme, five athletes from Naltar would be provided ski training and free education.
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Grave conditions: Absence of cardiac facilities in Gilgit-Baltistan a ‘violation of human rights’
International Human Rights Observer writes letter to CM highlighting lack of proper health care.
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Going to grass roots: LG system for G-B being mulled
Select committee, being aided by an NGO, will present recommendations, legal framework.
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Day five: Despite hardships, protesting teachers refuse to give in
Claim they have not been paid for a year, Awami Action Committee extends support.
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Claim they will not leave till govt gives them more than lip service
Joined by students, teachers from schools working under the Social Action Programme pitched tents outside assembly.
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Energy crisis: ‘G-B to produce additional 20MW by next month’
Treasury benches asked to explain chief minister’s U-turn over PML-Q.
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(Not) Gone in sixty seconds: Community teachers block G-B Assembly gate in protest
Lawmakers forced to negotiate in order to exit, promise to take the issue to the centre.
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Crisis averted: PML-Q to stay in G-B govt following chief minister’s U-turn
Differences with CM ironed out in late-night meeting.
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Underpaid teachers: Community schoolteachers protest for their rights outside G-B Assembly
Claim G-B govt promised to regularise them under the education dept over a decade ago.
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G-B’s ruling party terminates alliance with PML-Q
CM Mehdi Shah demands unconditional apology for slander of ministers.
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G-B chief minister ends alliance with PML-Q
The termination was triggered by allegations of corruption which were levelled by one of PML-Q’s lawmakers.
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Demanding answers: Development funds questioned in G-B Assembly
Some lawmakers upset over alleged comments by secretary services.
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Neglecting G-B: PPP leader lashes out at party’s central leadership
Amjad Hussain predicts PPP’s downfall in this year’s elections.
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Every mountaineer’s dream: Nanga Parbat continues to lure climbers despite its killer instinct
Gilgit-Baltistan has slashed the fee for climbing in winter by 95% to $270.
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Fact-finding mission: Senate panel favours steps to empower G-B Assembly
Proposes legislative changes to transfer powers from bureaucracy to the people.

















































