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Terror suspect: ‘Mastermind’ of Nanga Parbat carnage, accomplice arrested
Men also behind killing of three investigators: police.
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HSSC-II results: Boys outshine girls in G-B
The success rate of students from private institutes was 60 per cent and government colleges at 44.8 per cent.
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Gilgit-Baltistan: Extraordinary security at jails
IG (prisons) said paramilitary troops have been deployed at the security of jails.
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Inspection team report: Contractors embezzle Rs80m in G-B funds
Not a single project has been completed in Ghizer district’s Yasin tehsil.
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Travel diary: Love river deep, mountain high
The cascading peaks fall like symmetrical cones, rather like the structure of a cathedral.
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Rupal Peak Peace Expedition 2013: Four climbers scale 5,642-metre peak
The expedition included mostly young, inexperienced and aspiring climbers including two boys, ages 12 and 14.
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Sports and recreation: Rama Polo Festival to be held this month
To take place in Astore valley from September 10 to 12.
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Sports and recreation: Rama Polo Festival to be held in September
To take place in Astore valley from September 10 till 12.
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Taking into confidence: Public consultation on Bunji power project underway
EPA director said discussions were fruitful and stakeholders shared their concerns.
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Power theft: FIA team reaches ministers’ offices
Illegal connections at education ministry severed on first day of crackdown.
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Taking stock: G-B chief secretary takes notice of incomplete projects
Action was taken after Younas Dhaga’s office was flooded with complaints.
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Setting boundaries: Information secretary accuses PML-N of meddling in G-B’s affairs
Allegations comes after PML-N leader Siddiqul Farooq made a statement on corruption.
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Centre refuses to promise repayment of Gilgit-Baltistan loans
Autonomous region seeking foreign funds for hydropower projects.
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Taming troublemakers: Lawmakers say G-B on the brink of a sectarian onslaught
Urge government to take action before situation escalates like last year.
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Showing laxity: Gilgit-Baltistan’s authority sacks 20 employees
As part of disciplinary action, show-cause notices were issued to those not present in their offices.
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Sectarian attacks: A day after, Gilgit town bears a deserted look
Markets remain partially closed in wake of policeman’s killing.
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Police vehicle attacked in Sakwar
Half an hour after the attack, a civilian was shot and injured by unidentified men in the same area.
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Untapped resources: Project launched to buff up G-B’s gemstone industry
Two training centres established in Chitral and Hunza.
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Trade ties: New team at Silk Route Dry Port Trust after delayed elections
As per the law, elections for key posts in the port trust are to be held every three years.
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G-B Assembly: Former PM criticised for delay in dam construction
Speaker orders legislation against sale of drugs without prescription.
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Diamer-Bhasha project: Rock carvings at dam site to be preserved
All but the most important carvings, some 33,000 in number, are to be replicated.
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Escalating tension: G-B Assembly condemns Indian aggression along LoC
Speaker Wazir Baig says region’s people stand united to defend their homeland.
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Owning matters: G-B Assembly rejects ban on recruitment in govt
Legislators reason G-B should make its own decisions on running govt affairs.
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G-B Assembly: Resolution passed to condemn massacre of tourists, investigation officers
Lawmakers seek briefing on delays in construction of new building for the legislative body.
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Security concerns: Diamer valley left out in G-B’s anti-polio drive
Search operation still ongoing to nab killers of officials investigating Nanga Parbat incident.
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In stasis: Stay order stalls G-B govt’s decision to abolish wheat dealership
The administration was unable to implement the replacement system of ‘sale points’, causing a wheat crisis.
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Mutual decision: Shandur Polo Festival cancelled this year
Floods, security threats cited as possible reasons behind the move.
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Alpine Skiing: Two brothers from Gojal set new record in mountaineering
We knew it was risky, but thank God we managed to do it, say the mountaineers.
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Calling on NAB: JUI-F to support inquiry into Gilgit-Baltistan corruption scams
The party has frequently denied charges leveled against it.
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Better late than never: Shandur Polo Festival expected to be held later this month
The three-day event was initially postponed indefinitely following widespread flooding.
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Gun attack: Passengers escape ambush unhurt
In another incident, a tree fell on a house on airport road following a windstorm on Monday.
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Climbing a mountain, using skis
Alpine skiing is popular wherever there is combination of mountain slopes, snow and sufficient tourist infrastructure.
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Loan defaulters: Arrest warrants issued for G-B lawmakers, businessmen
The accused had each taken a minimum loan of Rs50 million from the NBP.
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Investigators’ murder: 14 suspects in Chilas incident rounded up
The police believe certain locals are used by the banned militant outfits.
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Murder of Nanga Parbat investigators: 14 suspects arrested in Diamer
DIG police Gilgit says investigation against murders has been started.
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Terror in Gilgit-Baltistan: Nanga Parbat investigators shot dead in Chilas
TTP’s Jandul Hafsa faction says it was behind the attack.
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Restricted mobility: Flash floods wash away bridge, roads in Ghizer
Inundated roads cut off Phandar from rest of the dale.
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Restricted mobility: Flash floods wash away bridge, roads in Ghizer valley
Inundated roads cut off Phandar from rest of the dale.
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Staying prudent: Gilgit Ramazan Bazaar closes in light of security concerns
Militants reportedly planned to carry out terrorist activities in the region.
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Ustad Rehbar: The story of a librarian in Hunza
Rehbar is responsible for setting up the first library in the area for local residents.
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Missing Kiwi climbers presumed dead
Two Kiwi climbers had gone missing on Friday while ascending the world's second highest mountain, K-2.
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Two Kiwi climbers go missing while attempting to scale K-2
Father and son were on an expedition to summit K-2 after climbing Broad Peak earlier.
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Capacity-building: Gilgit to come at par with latest data collection methods
Project to provide details of teachers’ qualification at district, provincial levels.
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Missing Spanish climbers ‘dead’
Last contact was made on Monday, when three mountaineers had taken shelter near base camp.
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These Romanians beat Pakistan's killer mountain, terrorists
Romanian climbers say they escaped the terrorists since they took a different climbing route.
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Dangerous descents: No clue to three missing Spanish climbers
Tour operator denies official claim that the mountaineers have been located.
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Storm delays search for Spanish climbers missing in Pakistan
The helicopters operating in the area will fly as soon as the weather improves.
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German leads effort to rescue Iranians
According to tour operators, the three climbers are without food, water and shelter since July 18.
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Three Spanish climbers missing in northern Pakistan
Search teams and other members of the expedition continue to look for them.
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Search for Iranian climbers called off
Hopes of a miracle beginning to fade as the hours go by.

















































