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Criticism of NATCO head baseless: PPP leader
The managing director has been heading the state-run transporter for 20 years.
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Fraudulent deals: Gilgit-Baltistan’s biggest corruption scandal unearthed
Assistant commissioner, staff prepare forged lists for dam victims.
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Gilgit lights up after five-day blackout
Fissures in reservoir of Naltar power plant repaired.
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Ingenuity: Gilgit blackout lights up business imagination
Waheed charges people to charge phones through his shop generator.
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Naltar Power Plant reservoir: Experts blame worms for widening of fissures
A substantial number of the pests were found in the reservoir.
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Halted development: Projects costing billions still pending
Three legislators haven’t submitted their proposals yet.
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Naltar Power Project: Residents to endure two more days of complete blackout
Authorities claim cracks in reservoir to be fixed by Wednesday.
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Naltar Power Project: Experts’ opinion sought to stop water leakages
Official says water level in reservoir kept low as precautionary measure to minimise pressure on cracked wall.
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Embezzlement suspicions: Over 800 projects to be physically verified
Officials claim contractors submitted forged bills inflating costs.
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Funds made available: NBP told to resume payments from Gilgit-Baltistan account
State Bank halted disbursements due to lack of funds.
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Diamer-Bhasha project: Islamabad moves to quell dam boundary dispute
Summons G-B, K-P chief ministers to settle the matter out of court.
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Forced indoors, G-B locals surviving on fuel they can barely afford
Supply of firewood was restricted this season because the ban on transportation of firewood from Chilas was not lifted
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Cracked reservoir: Need for ‘concrete’ measures leaves G-B’s capital in the dark
Gilgit faces 40 hours loadshedding.
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Counter-terrorism: Police to get bullet-proof cars
The decision has been taken to ensure public safety says CM Mehdi Shah.
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After four days of blockade, KKH opens for traffic
Government cedes to protesters’ demands.
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Blockade of KKH causes shortage of essential items in G-B
CM claims highway to be cleared.
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Justice for murder victim: Protesters refuse to clear Karakoram Highway till demands are met
Negotiations with an official delegation fail to make headway.
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Target killing: Protesters vow to block KKH till killers’ arrest
A resident of Chilas, Wakil, fell victim to sectarian violence in Gilgit.
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Judicial reference controversy: Call to regularise SAC judges’ services
G-BLA leader says present rules compromise the judiciary’s integrity.
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Winter resort: Adorned in white, rustic Marghazar valley a treat for tourists
Dilapidated road hampers access to the valley.
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Target killing: G-B govt issues shoot-to-kill orders
Rangers, Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts authorised to open fire on armed individuals.
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‘Request for chief judge’s extension revoked’
G-B CM’s statement refuted by Supreme Appellate Court.
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Exploitation: Transporters helpless to take on ‘police extortion’
Claim they are being forced to bribe the police without any reason.
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Judicial issues: Bar seeks withdrawal of reference against judge
G-B governor alleged the Supreme Appellate Court justice had threatened him.
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Impact of drought: Thirsty Markhors descend from highlands
A university has taken steps to protect the specie, and provide it food and water.
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Attabad Lake: Protesters demand release of political activists
Give govt an ultimatum of 10 days to comply.
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Attabad disaster: G-B court takes suo motu notice of Hunza killings
Supreme Appellate Court moved against slow work on widening of spillway.
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Two years on, little progress on drainage of Attabad Lake
Attabad disaster that hit the scenic valley, killed 19 people, blocked Hunza River, creating a 23km artificial lake.
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Fight for rights: Police officials move court for promotion
Some 17 ASIs in Gilgit have challenged the new seniority list prepared by IGP G-B for denying them promotions.
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A valiant attempt: Young man rescues girl and her saviour from drowning
Ahmed’s daring act won him applause in Gilgit-Baltistan but failed to impress officials.
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Imminent threat: Concerns as ‘cracks appear’ at G-B’s power plant reservoir
At least 70 families at risk of being washed away if the dam breaks.
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Annual day: Colourful performances captivate parents, teachers
Event held to acknowledge position holders in various disciplines.
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Explosions damage two girls’ schools in Chilas
Locals blame ‘anti-dam elements’; no loss of life reported.
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Social worker falls prey to target killing
With the demise of Jahangir Khan, people fear decline in women education.
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Attabad disaster anniversary: The ‘dam’ nobody is talking about
Days before the second anniversary, Gojalis to protest nationwide to have concerns addressed.
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Residents block roads against power cut in Chilas
In Gilgit, the duration of loadshedding has exceeded 15 hours a day while the mercury continues to drop.
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Diamer-Bhasha Dam: G-B opposition backs govt over boundary issue
Its leader in Gilgit assembly says G-B can also knock at apex court’s door.
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In G-B, open vehicles leaving passengers sick
Suzuki pick-ups converted into vans are the only affordable means of transport available.
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Winter Woes: Cold wave grips G-B hilly areas
Frozen water pipes in most houses have caused them to burst disrupting water supply.
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G-B to be declared tax-free zone
Decision taken after talks of taxing the region failed.
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Suo motu notice: ‘G-B police protecting criminals behind violence’
Supreme appellate court of Gilgit-Baltistan questions DIG on recent sectarian killings.
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Target killings: Gilgit SC takes suo moto notice of violence
Inspector general police to submit report on Monday.
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G-B Security: Offices of banned religious outfits sealed, says CM
Interior Ministry had placed a ban on at least three G-B based religious outfits.
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KIU convocation: G-B governor advises students to work for peace, sectarian harmony
Over 800 students awarded degrees.
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Worsening law and order: Lawmakers in Gilgit raise alarm over sectarian violence
CM says he had been held back from acting against corrupt officials.
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Elections 2013: AJK, G-B likely to get right to dual votes
Over 3.5 million people are expected to be added to communised electoral rolls.
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GBLA roundup: Lawmakers demand cut in airfare
PIA fare hikes criticised; new opposition leader nominated.
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GBLA session: Lawmakers demand increase in assembly seats
Claim the move will ensure proper representation of each district.