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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
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Diamer-Bhasha dam: Efforts underway to mitigate impact on environment says Wapda
Around 30,000 more people to be displaced due to construction.
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Responsible Tourism Day: Ban plastic bags for a healthier environment
Students participate in a walk, deliver skits to promote use of cloth bags.
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Federal tax levy: Lawmakers from G-B vague over tax issue
Chief minister and governor do not endorse imposition of income tax in region.
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Students mark G-B Independence Day
Event was aimed at sharing moments of joy with students belonging to G-B.
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Cheaper alternates: In G-B, landa bazaars thrive as winter approaches
Given the high demand for used clothes and bedding, new bazaars begin to sprout.
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G-B govt to study up Punjab's insurance model for its employees
G-B chief minister wants group insurance policy for his officers, along the same lines as in other provinces.
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G-B’s 65th Independence Day: Shehzad Roy rekindles the spirit of independence
Police contingents present guard of honour.
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New levy: Legislators divided over levying of income tax in G-B
Some detest move, others say it will ease funds shortage; public decries decision.
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Case solved: An affair, not sectarian motive, behind policeman’s murder
Hussain was shot in the head by unidentified assailants at around 4pm in Jamaat Khana Bazaar.
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G-B, AJK set to have international airports
President directs CAA to conduct studies for setting up international airports in Chilas and Mirpur.
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Promotions, raise in salaries: G-B officials seek an end to discrimination
Call for reduction in quota of DMG officials from down country.
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Peace efforts: G-B govt sets up another body to ensure sectarian harmony
Proposed Ulema Council to include members from Shia, Sunni, Noor Bukhshi and Ismaili sects.
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PTI delays G-B, AJK elections till next year
Differences over the election mechanism is one reason for the delay.
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Twelve accused of inciting violence released
The men, including four clerics, set free after three-month detention in G-B.
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Terrorism threat: Suspects held for tailing passenger bus
The men were arrested in Kohistan on the Karakoram Highway.
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For the poor: G-B govt refuses to revoke wheat subsidy
Despite IMF’s pressure, govt only increases Rs3,000 per metric ton.
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Absent from duty: Three govt officials suspended, 50 served notices
Action taken by G-B Chief Secretary during surprise visits to govt departments.
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Shortage of judges: Cases pile up as G-B’s top court remains dysfunctional since June
Lawyers concerned over delay in appointments; govt says posts will be filled soon.
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Terrorist threat: Gilgit-Baltistan, K-P governments urged to remain vigilant
All possible measures taken to ensure security: G-B DIG.
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Seismic movement in Hunza: Landslides affect 15 families, damage infrastructure
Sporadic landslides in two villages have damaged a water channel, link road, 12 electric polls and various fruit trees
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Right to amend: Clueless minister heading body on G-B governance ordinance
Committee to recommend changes to the Self Rule Order has not met since inception last year.
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Seeing is believing: PM’s promises disappoint G-B people
Describe Rs2 billion development package for G-B insufficient.
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Rapid construction: In Gilgit, lesser and lesser land to grow crops
G-B finance minister says Rs120 million allocated to improve G-B’s agriculture sector.
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Call to promote ecotourism in Sino-Pak border region
Speakers urge that security should be ensured in the region to attract tourists.
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PM announces Rs2b package for G-B
Raja Pervaiz Ashraf briefed on the law and order situation in the region.
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‘Fresh threats’: Lawmaker demands deployment of army on two border areas
Intelligence reports say that militants from Afghanistan might infiltrate Darkut Pass and Korumbar Pass.
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Terrorism & tourism: PM announces Rs2 bn grant for G-B among host of assurances
With improvement in the financial position of the federal government, more resources would be provided to G-B.
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Repair and maintenance: Gilgit gets a facelift before PM’s maiden visit
All roads repaired, speed bumps repainted and garbage disposed off.
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Verge of bankruptcy: G-B govt’s Rs13b dues leave PASSCO high and dry
Corporation responsible for procuring wheat issued notices to govt to no avail.
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Depleting funds: Gilgit-Baltistan govt advised to cut PWD workforce by half
Finance ministry says move can save over Rs0.5 billion.
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Security threat: Traffic between Ghizer, Chitral via Shandur Pass suspended
Interior ministry’s warns of possible Babusar-like incident on the route.