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In Shimshal, women conquer 6,000-metre peak
Eight women reach the summit of Quz Sar peak in the Himalayas.
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Sectarian violence in G-B: Arrests of terrorists demanded
Authorities urged to arrest the culprits or accept the blame.
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Condemning Violence: Skardu marchers protest Karachi bomb blasts
At the protest, speakers called for stern action against terrorists.
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Preempting attacks: Security heightened at Karakoram Highway
Interior ministry advises authorities in G-B and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to take extraordinary measures.
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Plantation drive kicks off in G-B: 2,000 saplings planted on KIU campus
Forest department to plant more than 1 million saplings.
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IHRO report on G-B: Around 3,000 fell victim to sectarian violence since 1988
Human rights violations linked to poor law and order.
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KKH closure: All roads to G-B lead back home
Traffic suspended for five days due to maintenance work.
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Transparency in polls: PML-N for simultaneous dissolution of G-B Assembly
Chief party organiser says elections in the region have routinely been manipulated by successive ruling parties.
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Security concerns: Chief secretary rejects proposal to convert college into prison
Hotiana says such a move will make a mockery of education.
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In G-B, even corresponding by mail becomes a struggle
Heavy snowfall, lack of postal services compound communication problems.
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Harsh temperatures: Army help sought to reach areas cut off by snowfall
Five people reported dead in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Attabad replay?: Accidental Shigar lake draining gradually
Poses a threat to four downstream villages if the banks burst.
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Mountain climbing: Gods awaiting pilgrims
With towering peaks that even the Swiss would envy, Pakistan is a mountaineer’s paradise.
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Detecting corruption: Embezzlement worth Rs60.32m detected in G-B
Food and Agriculture, Public Works Department, Education were major departments where embezzlement was reported from.
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Hunting season begins: American hunter claims the first trophy of 2013
Ibex hunted by American hunter had 40 inch long horns.
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Budgetary allocations: Gilgit-Balitstan govt facing delays in release of funds
Finance minister says G-B govt wants funds given in two installments.
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Chehlum clampdown: A day of silence
After a day of silence, cellular services started to crawl back to life in several parts of the country around 10 pm.
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In G-B, SMS banned after propagation of ‘blasphemous content’
Sectarian violence has become rampant in the region, claiming nearly 80 lives during the last year alone.
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Protest demo: G-B govt employees demand winter allowances
Say have not been paid the dues since last year.
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Endangered species: Injured cub rescued by wildlife authorities
Will be released to its natural habitat after it fully recovers.
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Succumbing to injuries: Shot Christian dies in hospital
The attack triggered speculation, with many terming it a deliberate assault on minorities.
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Crippling disease: Gilgit-Baltistan reports year’s first polio case
Two men detained in Charsadda for attacks on vaccinators earlier this month.
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Consultative workshop: ‘G-B health dept lacks will to fight TB’
TB programme official says lack of trained doctors contributing factor.
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Unpaid amounts: G-B contractors give govt 2 days to clear dues
Threaten to launch protests in all districts of G-B.
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Harsh weather: In G-B, another winter of discontent
Severe cold, power cuts compounding locals’ problems.
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Gilgit clashes: One killed, one injured as armed men struck twice in town
Only law enforcement personel were seen on roads.
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Sectarian violence: G-B govt plans Gilgit deweaponisation
Government to launch targeted operation to collect illegal weapons from key localities of capital.
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‘Pressing’ demand: Fill vacant posts in G-B courts, lawyers demand
Lawyers boycotting duties for pas three days in protest.
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Gilgit-Baltistan unrest: Amidst tense calm, public transport banned on key highway
Four suspects were arrested after two people killed earlier this week.
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Workshop: Journalists taught how to report disasters
Personal safety techniques, first aid basics covered.
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Peaceful Protests: Hazaras rally for end to killings
Protesters carried placards and chanted slogans against government for failing to curb incident of sectarian killings.
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Gilgit jailbreak: Six prison officials suspended, judicial inquiry ordered
Two prisoners, including key suspect in high-profile murder case, escaped on Wednesday.
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Restrictions: Section 144 imposed in Gilgit
Administration acts in wake of sectarian clash between two student groups.
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Sectarian violence: Two killed, seven injured in university clashes
Karakoram University has initiated disciplinary action against 17 students.
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Assembly resolution: In G-B, ban on NCP vehicles’ entry to be lifted
Excise and Taxation department to check vehicles in future.
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Wildlife threatened: Ibex family killed, accused caught
Officials say culprits could face up to two years of imprisonment
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Inefficiency: G-B lawmakers six months behind development proposals
Planning minister says legislators have a ‘lacklustre’ approach on projects
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Violence in Gilgit: G-B govt under fire for failing to maintain law and order
More powers for legislation on minerals, hydel power, tourism demanded.
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Transport initiative: G-B govt to run free boat service across Attabad lake
Service to run weekly, during sunlight hours.
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Protest: Gilgit shrouded into darkness
Protesters force shut power supply, demand release of cleric
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Targeted attack: JUI-F leader’s killing triggers tension in G-B
Ubaidur Rehman was shot dead outside his home.
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Ministry row renders G-B’s appellate court dysfunctional
Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and G-B fails to respond to summaries sent for appointing judges.
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Ban on motorbikes lifted in G-B
Ban on pillion riding will continue for as long as the government deems it necessary.
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Healing scars: In G-B, Muharram blurs sectarian differences
Dozens of Sunnis lead mourning procession in the heart of city.
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IED explodes near Gilgit Police Lines
No one was injured in the attack. Police try to de-link attack from sectarian enmity.
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Discourse: Bringing Shina culture, language to the fore
Three research papers presented on book titled Malangay Samutari.
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Rescuing heritage: NGO gets tourism award for restoring 19th century palace in Baltistan
Commended under best in poverty reduction category of Responsible Tourism Awards.
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Trouble brews in Gilgit-Baltistan: Baba Jan Hunzai's tale
Jan’s detention story is associated with the little known separatist movement of Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Demand: PML-N demands joint Upper House between G-B, AJK
"G-B should be given share in NFC award and the Council of Common Interests," says Rehman.
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Youth Exchange Programme: Girl from G-B to represent Pakistan
Besides Gul, another student, Asadur Rehman from Karachi, will also be representing Pakistan in the exchange programme

















































