Gilgit Baltistan

Despite efforts, Diana was unable to reach Islamabad in time for her flight.

Judicial commission to probe causes of sectarian unrest; Jirga to be convened soon.

Despite the adverse weather conditions, pace of rescue work remained unaffected.

Rescue worker have excavated 1.73 million cubic feet at Gayari. Norwegian team to return home tomorrow.

Hidden in the mountains north of Gilgit, is the surprisingly green and lush valley of Naltar.

Mohammad Khalid says he’s created a device that can stop avalanches. Unfortunately, not many are willing to test it.

Mountaineers remained in contact with the base camp till 8.30 am on March 9. Then all contact was lost.

After unrest, fate of service franchises hangs in the balance.

Say strike to continue until losses are compensated.

The climber was asked to explain why he had talked to media about a brush with officials.

Says it aped PML-N’s decision to visit Giari after Siachen tragedy.

No untoward incident has been reported in the past two weeks.

Nationalist leaders demand ban on mainstream political and religious parties.

“I don’t mind polishing shoes. But the problem arises when you aren’t allowed to do even that,” Shoemaker.

Relaxation commenced from 12pm, asking people to replenish their food stocks.

Chief Minister Syed Mehdi Shah said that they would not allow anyone to challenge the writ of the government.

Matric exams were indefinitely put off after curfew was declared; students getting anxious.

Eight Hazaras killed in Quetta shootings; killings spark violent protests.

A decision regarding the resumption of traffic on the KKH will be taken only after the situation returns to normal.

Passengers caught in the sudden violence were sheltered by Chilas residents.

Situation may worsen in coming days as stocks are fast depleting.

They were seized in retaliation for killings in Chilas.

Hundreds from the Shia community protested against the killings in Gilgit baltistan.

Reside­nts allowe­d to purcha­se suppli­es betwee­n 2pm and 5pm.

Digging through snow, rescuers fear the bodies might be desecrated.

According to the army, 240 troops and civilians participated in the rescue operation on Sunday.

With no official date for resumption of bus services, another four days of blockade expected.

Holds high literacy and unemployment as reasons behind unrest.

The break in curfew was given from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Baby suffering from kidney and could not be evacuated to Islamabad for treatment.

Children were caught in the midst of heavy shelling during curfew in Khomer and sought temporary shelter in a house

The scholar has been widely quoted by foreign writers in their books on the region.

Parents may have no way of knowing where their children have been for the last three days.

Says situation in GB dire after breathless curfew.

G-B PML-N Chief Coordinator Siddiqul Farooq says G-B CM and Rehman Malik instigated the violence.

The personnel of law enforcement agencies are seen as divided and only devoted to their own sects.

Says government has failed to maintain law and order in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Longer commutes cause problems; officials blame delays on security issues, disasters.

Clashes erupted after Shia protesters ended strike launched against ban on sect-based transport service by government.

Locals complain PTI chief has forgotten the region he once visited regularly.

Septuagenarian making a living by carving handles of farming tools for the past 34 years.

The police escort was attacked in a high-security zone.

Local chapter of intl NGO issued the statement after 22 hours of non-stop power cut.

Key surface links severed, shortage of food, medicines.

Nisar was part of the three-member expedition team including Austrian Gerfried Goschl and Swiss Cedric Hahlen.

Protesting faculty members called for the establishment of an independent examination board in G-B.

In recent years, we have faced too many natural disasters. We need to work out a scheme to manage calamities better.

Team leader vows to continue the tradition and send expeditions.

Committees formed to discuss additional funds for Gilgit-Baltistan government.

The victims include five women from the same family.