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Nanga Parbat tragedy: Case registered against unidentified men
A search operation is underway in Diamer, while the area surrounding the base camp has been sealed.
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Tourists’ murder: G-B police round up 35 suspects in Chilas area
DIG says investigation under way; expeditions leading to Nanga Parbat suspended.
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Nanga Parbat attack: National interest assaulted, says minister
Berjees Tahir says that Pakistan had very good relationship with all the countries, especially China.
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Nanga Parbat massacre: Thousands protest against the ‘unprecedented’ incident
Locals worry about the impact on tourism which is one of the main sources of income.
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Himalayan massacre spells end for Pakistan mountaineering
Before the brazen attack on foreign tourists, some 50 groups were expected this year in the remote G-B region.
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Nanga Parbat attack: Search operation leads to a 'suspicious car'
Rest houses put on high security alert.
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Not clamping down on militancy akin to colluding with the enemy: HRCP
Mere rhetoric after every incident of bloodshed is not enough, concrete steps need to be taken, says HRCP.
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Pakistan suspends expeditions after tourist massacre
Climbers from Nanga Parbat are being evacuated as search operation continues to track down suspects.
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10 foreign victims identified after Nanga Parbat attack
Taliban claimed responsibility on behalf of Junood ul-Hifsa, a new faction set up to avenge US drone strikes.
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Nanga Parbat tragedy: Ban urges govt to take immediate action against attackers
UN Secretary-General reiterates UN support to Pakistani government in the face of terrorism and extremism.
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Tourism at stake: Tour operators demand security for tourists
Association asks govt to grant small loans.
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Nanga Purbat killings: CM fends off criticism
CM refrained from taking action because it is "unjustifiable" to hold officials responsible.
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Nanga Parbat assault: Tragedy in Himalayas
Gunmen kill 10 foreign trekkers; victims include Chinese, Ukrainians, Slovakians; TTP, Jundullah claim responsibility.
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Chief Minister G-B applauds performance of sacked officials
If terrorism could be overcome by such acts, officials in Balochistan and K-P should have been removed, says Shah.
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TTP claims responsibility for killing tourists in Gilgit-Baltistan
Postmortem reports confirm that the deaths were caused by gun shots.
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Gilgit water shortage dries up agro activities
Fruit, vegetable output reduced due to lack of irrigation.
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Women empowerment: Chronicles of carpentry
Marginalised women in Hunza successfully take on unusual trades.
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Balochistan unveils education- centric budget
CM Baloch seeks to expand, empower the province’s middle class.
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Road block: Shandur polo festival hangs in the balance
More than 20,000 people remain stranded.
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Cut off: Around 20,000 people stranded in Phandar valley since a week
As main road remains submerged, residents worry about shortages.
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Joy and relief: Special allowance for G-B’s govt employees restored
Staffers end boycott of duties, celebrate decision.
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Floods 2013: Three women, child swept away in Bara
Water level in rivers of Gilgit-Baltistan remains high, flood threats persist.
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Gilgit-Baltistan: 12 houses swept away in Ghizer Valley
Water level has increased to an alarming level in rivers and lakes, threatening inundation of low-lying areas.
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Trailblazer: In G-B, a legislator who champions women’s rights
G-B Assembly passes 2 bills, dealing with protection of women and another on safeguarding child rights.
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At risk: Rising water levels raise alarm in G-B
Environmentalists say floods similar to 2010 possible if volume of rain increases.
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Collecting debt?: No free lunch for G-B government employees
Finance division orders govt be reimbursed for special allowances paid since 2011.
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Of firsts: Shia delegation attends Tablighi Ijtima
The peace initiative was a follow up after Sunni cleric addressed Central Imamia mosque in Gilgit.
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Lack of concern?: Water scarcity enters fourth day in Gilgit
‘Flashfloods occur every year but the water authority didn’t make any effort to avert the crisis’.
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Water crisis: Caught in a war of shortages
No respite for Gilgit Town residents as shortage continues to escalate.
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Ecological exercise: Tech-driven research reveals interesting facts
Foreign funded project aims to enhance conservation of endangered carnivores.
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Changing landscape?: PPP faces dilemma with coalition partners in Gilgit-Baltistan
Party sources claim workers pressuring leadership to replace coalition partners with PPP leaders.
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Fees waived: G-B govt withdraws decision to charge patients in public hospitals
The decision to charge patients was taken in February to use the revenue to improve the quality of healthcare.
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Water shortage: Gilgit Town left high and dry despite plenty of water
Nearly 30% of the population left without drinking water.
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Demise: Gilgit-Baltistan lawmaker passes away in Islamabad
Mufti Abdullah of the PML-N was elected to the G-B Assembly in 2009.
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Emerging row: GB governor removal may raise constitutional issues
PML-N maintains the president must act on the prime minister’s advice, PPP begs to differ.
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Endless deaths: Inquiry ordered into infant, maternal mortality at G-B hospitals
Recent incidents have sparked protests against government, doctors.
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Nawaz shouldn’t meddle in G-B govt affairs, says Shah
PML-N leader says the party has no intention of toppling the G-B government.
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Born to be free: Injured Markhor kid released into the wild
WCS volunteers earlier found the animal after it had slipped from a slope.
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Changing faces: Governor GB to be replaced
PML-N members in the region jockeying for position.
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G-B assembly congratulates PML-N for poll win
A PML-Q legislator inquires into the promise of making Gilgit and Skardu airports ‘all weather’.
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Slippery slopes: Not so sure-footed
Markhor kid takes a tumble on slopes near Gilgit.
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Substandard construction? : G-B lawmaker raises concern over leakages in Satpara Dam
Legislators take jibes at each other, demand explanation from ministers.
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Falling in line: G-B lawmakers pay rich tributes to Samina Baig, brother
Table bill against harassment of women at workplace.
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On top of the world: Zardari lauds, G-B legislators ignore mountaineers Baig, Ali
President says the siblings symbolise the potential of Pakistani youth and women.
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Repeated Summons: Ad warns of court action against assembly speaker
In the ad, the court has warned Baig of taking unilateral action if he fails to show up.
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Not a fan: G-B chief minister dubs former secretary Hotiani a ‘Facebook hero’
Lawmakers criticise government for insufficient development projects.
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Shaky ground: Alliance with JUI-F in centre worries PML-N leaders in G-B
Regional chief Hafizur Rahman says it is too early to comment on a future relationship.
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The race begins: PML-N leaders eye Gilgit-Baltistan governor slot
Express desire to replace Pir Karam Ali Shah.
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Power politics: PML-N G-B chief de facto chief minister?
Dozens of officials, rival party leaders congratulate Hafizur Rehman.
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Let’s shuffle: PML-N hints at replacing G-B governor
Says an ‘unbiased’ person is the need of the hour for the region.

















































