Gilgit Baltistan

Aims to broaden human resource base between China and Pakistan.

Wali sisters debut at FIS circuit in preparation for Winter Olympics.

A seminar organised by the tourism ministry and the WWF emphasised on protecting ecosystems in the highlands.

Say their consent not taken before the signing the deal.

Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution to pay tribute to the late global peace icon Nelson Mandela.

According to lawmakers, the thoroughfare is crucial for the local economy.

Muhammad Jaffar, another accused, was exonerated over lack of evidence.

The oil tanker was supplying oil to Frontier Works Organisation in Chitral.

Experts say the region will face major environmental challenges in the near future.

Children forced to study under the open sky in freezing weather.

Urges payment of dues to Korean construction company before onset of heavy snowfall.

Loan scheme worth Rs100 billion introduced for youth.

According to new law, findings of the Joint Investigation Team would also be admissible before the court.

Nawaz also said a special force will be established in G-B for the security of its people.

PM expected to inaugurate new terminal building of Gilgit Airport.

G-B chief minister assured the demonstrators additional posts will be created.

Diamer Valley wheat depot shut down in objection to ‘artificial wheat crisis’ in G-B.

A research draft on links between poverty and environment was shared at a workshop organised by the World Wide Fund.

The Pak-China border usually closes on December 31 every year and reopens on May 1.

Games were cancelled following the killing of tourists at the Nanga Parbat base camp in May.

Documentations for the Karakoram Pamir Biosphere Reserve will be located in Gilgit Baltistan.

G-B govt also announced inquiries into alleged corruption scandals in the education department.

G-B information minister assures resumption of the highway soon.

Says his absence in court was a consequence of not receiving the summons.

The fight was triggered when staff tried to lock two prisoners in a separate barrack.

Mutahir Shah failed to appear for proceedings in a contempt of court case.

Fiscal plan foresees revenue at Rs543m with deficit to be met through federal grant.

Earlier, an anti-terrorism court in Gilgit had handed death sentences to the accused.

With constant flight cancellations, travellers remain stranded on either side.

If subsidy is withdrawn, a 40 kilogramme bag will cost more than double the current price, which is Rs740.

G-B home secretary says the terrorists wanted to kidnap the foreigners for ransom.

According to officials, there are many points on highway where provincial government cannot provide security to buses.

Officials of regional govt, locals raise objection about location of the building.

Believed to have dropped off the militants till Buner Nullah in their car.

The regularisation will be effective from July 1, 2013, read the notification.

Move comes in wake of threat alert issued by federal interior ministry.

Chief minister went around city to assess security arrangements for Muharram.

Gulbar Khan charged for threatening Tangir Valley AC of ‘dire consequences’.

JI leaders visit office of Shia Ulema Council as goodwill gesture.

SRF opens opportunities to explore tourism and trade in G-B.

World Responsible Tourism Day has been observed on November 6 since 2005.

Under Muharram security plans, travellers are not allowed to enter without proper ID.

Pak-Afghan border in Kurram Agency to be closed from November 11 to 15.

Half a year on, still little relief for seriously affected by flooding.

The tampering was believed to have been done to prolong service tenure.

Sunni and Shia political and religious leaders called for sectarian unity in a conference held in Gilgit on Sunday.

Governer laid wreaths on graves of war heroes who liberated the region from Dogra rule in 1947.

Lawmakers criticise the move, call for regularisation of contract employees.

Tahir also spoke of the possibility of developing Attabad Lake as a tourist resort.

Urges govt to update his country on progress made in investigation and arrests of culprits.