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Shutter down strike: Businesses in G-B come to a halt in protest against wheat prices
In Hunza-Nagar, protesters block Karakoram Highway disrupting traffic throughout the day.
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Hard-to-get: Top slot at KIU still vacant
Earlier, president rejected all names shortlisted by search committee, requested review of list.
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Fighting for lower prices: Section 144 imposed in Gilgit ahead of today’s strike
Administration reimposed order after chief court suspended it earlier in the day.
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Undeterred: ‘Either the prices of wheat will fall, or the govt will’
G-B Awami Action Committee vows to protest till demands are met.
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Poll preparations: JUI-F working to form alliance of religious parties
It is expected that the elections for G-B’s legislative assembly will be held early next year.
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Unpopular policies: G-B govt continues to take flak over decision to charge patients
Many have threatened to take up issue with courts or UNHCR.
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Territory dispute: Opposition leader fears more clashes this grazing season
Says if violence ensues, they will register cases against G-B government and the centre.
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A new career: Such a gem
A woman in G-B grades gemstones and issues certificates before they are exported to international markets.
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Fresh start: PPP looks to renew strategy prior to elections in G-B
Senior party leadership admits image has been tarnished by corruption scams.
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Job security: G-B governor yet to sign ‘controversial’ regularisation act
Legislation will make permanent nearly 180 contractual govt employees of grades 1-18.
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Rising tensions: G-B administration imposes Section 144 ahead of strikes
AAC adamant to continue protest over wheat subsidy according to planned schedule.
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Profitable vegetation: ‘Plantation drive’ transforms Diamer Valley’s landscape
Despite ban, residents plant saplings, construct houses on land demarcated for Diamer-Bhasha Dam.
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Time for change: UNDP to help G-B enhance local government
Gilgit-Baltistan Policy Institute to assist in forming legislation.
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Healthcare: Germany pledges Rs140m for health schemes
Germany has pledged Rs140m for supporting social health protection schemes in Gilgit-Baltistan, says press release.
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Passing of the baton: G-B gears up for elections next year
Federal minister assures polls will be in accordance with regional govt mandate.
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Health first: Govt snubs media reports on fatal outbreak
Regional newspapers attributed death of six children within 24 hours to ‘mysterious diseases’.
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Spring is here: G-B celebrates spring with Navroze festival
UN General Assembly recognised March 21 as the International Day of Navroze in 2010.
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G-B versus K-P: Boundary dispute gushes towards Diamer-Bhasha Dam
PM likely to approve summary for formation of three-member commission.
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Work on $4.2b Dasu Dam to kick off this year
World Bank has provided funds for land acquisition.
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A change from the past: Sound of sectarian harmony resonates in Chilas
AAC invited clerics from Gilgit to discuss cooperation, peace.
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Regional identity: Professor dreams of making Shina a national language
Shina is spoken in K-P, parts of Afghanistan and both occupied and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
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Following repeated protests: Govt to reduce wheat price for G-B residents
Locals had been demanding restoration of wheat subsidy which was being gradually curtailed.
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Appointment of CEC: ‘G-B lawmakers want to be consulted’
Lawmakers demand elections take place no sooner than December.
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Over territory dispute: G-B lawmakers vow to stand with Diamer
A jirga from Diamer addressed assembly members on Friday.
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Dam dispute
Govt cannot afford to be held hostage for the sake of unresolved local disputes over the construction of Bhasha dam.
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Diamer-Kohistan dispute: G-B Assembly accuses K-P government of land encroachment
Minister for works asks federal govt to pack up and leave if it can’t resolve row.
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GIS based mapping for G-B villages
G-B chief secretary says govt is aiming to add 10MW of power by June.
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Following suit: Population welfare dept employees to be regularised
Following K-P and Azad Kashmir’s example, G-B to regularise 345 workers.
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Wheat subsidy protest: Protest committee’s leader arrested
A spokesperson of the deputy commissioner’s office said he did not know of the matter.
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Avalanche kills four soldiers in Astore: military
Despite extreme weather hazard, 22 soldiers were evacuated through heroic efforts. 4 did not make it.
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Just this once: G-B enacts law to regularise contract employees
180 govt workers from grades 1-18 will be considered under this service act.
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Dubious appointments: G-B sacks 418 teachers following failure in re-interview
Vacant posts to be advertised and filled on merit after test, interview.
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A tale of two territories: G-B, Kohistan boundary dispute yet to be addressed
The situation turned violent when clashes between both sides left at least seven dead.
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Collective call: G-B shuts down to protest wheat subsidy withdrawal
Lawyers boycott courts, private schools closed to support action committee’s call.
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Wheat subsidy: ‘Govt to be blamed for any trouble during today’s strike’
Group of religious and other parties to protest against govt.
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No glass ceilings: For the women of G-B, sky’s the limit
From an eight-year-old ski champ to 21-year-old mountaineer, region’s women continue to roar.
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Hollow promises: ‘Celebrating Women’s Day a mockery when LHWs go unpaid’
Lady health workers set March 15 as a final deadline before going on all-out strike.
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Call for ‘grand strike’: G-B crosses sectarian divide over wheat subsidy
Under the Awami Action Committee, parties have united for regions common good.
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Tragic loss: Journalist Saeed Hasan passes away
Hasan was on his way to work when he suffered fatal heart attack.
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Back channel hiring: Teachers re-interviewed to establish merit
It is suspected protocol were bypassed to hire more than 450 teachers.
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Kohistan, G-B border: Residents stand uneasy on either side of a fragile ceasefire
A 40-day armistice was agreed upon by both sides.
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Sister power: Skiing duo eye more glory for country
Naltar Valley of G-B is home to skiers who are using their talent to make Pakistan proud.
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Row over land: Jirga brokers truce between Gilgit-Kohistan tribes
Boundry commission has to settle dispute within 40 days.
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K-P assembly expresses grave concern over G-B, Kohistan border clashes
A jirga comprising home secretary, provincial assembly members from Kohsitan will visit area and submit report.
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In protest: Lawyers announce boycott of services tribunal
Terms appointment of G-B Services Tribunal members illegal.
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Deadly shoot-outs: Seven killed as Gilgit-Kohistan boundary dispute turns bloody
Issue referred to boundary commission that is yet to meet.
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Contesting the law: G-B’s apex court admits petition against services tribunal
Lawyer bodies seek reversal of appointments.
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Controversial piece of land: One killed, three injured as residents of Diamer and Kohistan clash
Armed men from both sides took up positions to defend ‘their’ land.
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Avalanche in Skardu kills 1 soldier, leaves 2 others missing
According to military officials, a rescue operation is underway to find the missing soldiers.
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Preventive measures: Indus being diverted to save Hoto village
Project initiated on instructions of G-B chief minister