Tag: Gilgit Baltistan
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Heavy Snowfall Halts Recovery of Dr Asma’s Body From Spantik
Key Developments: Heavy snowfall halts recovery efforts at Spantik Peak. Dr Asma’s body remains at around 6,400 metres. Helicopter support has been authorised for the mission. GILGIT (Dawn News) — August 24, 2026: Heavy snowfall and strong winds have forced the suspension of efforts to retrieve the body of Pakistani climber Dr Asma Mushtaq from…
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Gilgit Baltistan will make my Day!
By poet Zulfiqar Khaki. Gilgit Baltistan will insha’Allah make my day On 07 of the June Trump Slams India’s Unfair Past Trade Practices Khalistan Slogans Raised at Akal Takht on 42nd Anniversary of Operation Blue Star Cockroach Janata Party Protest Gains Momentum as Student Groups Join Demonstration at Jantar Mantar On 07 of the…
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Singer Quratulain Balouch Injured in Brown Bear Attack at Deosai
Skardu – September 5, 2025 (Dawn News): Popular Pakistani singer Quratulain Balouch, widely known as QB, was injured in a brown bear attack during a camping trip in Deosai National Park late Thursday night. According to Gilgit-Baltistan wildlife officials, the rare Himalayan brown bear attacked QB’s campsite near Bara Pani, a well-known camping spot in Deosai.…
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Letter to the PM | Business Leader Warns of Governance Collapse in Gilgit-Baltistan
In a dire letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Gilgit-Baltistan native Sabbah Uddin warns of a “complete administrative collapse” in the strategically crucial region. Citing police mutiny, flood devastation, trade blockades, and judicial paralysis, he paints a picture of unraveling governance. The stakes, he argues, are national—demanding immediate federal action to avert deeper unrest. 42…
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‘State Endangerment’: Business Leader Warns PM Shehbaz of Governance Collapse in Gilgit-Baltistan
Islamabad – August 14, 2025: A prominent business leader from Gilgit-Baltistan has sounded the alarm over what he terms a “complete administrative collapse” in the region, urging Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to take immediate action before the crisis spirals further out of control. In a detailed and strongly worded letter, Sabbah Uddin —…
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Pakistan Girls Empowerment Forum June 2025
(PRESS RELEASE): Pakistan Girl Guides Association National Headquarters organized “Pakistan Girls Empowerment Forum-Pathway to Leadership” from 21st to 26th June 2025. 110 Guides and their Leaders from AJK, Baluchistan, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad Capital Territory participated. The event was organized in collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan. Pakistan Girl Guides Association has recently launched…
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Civil society calls to promote human, constitutional rights in GB
A Twitter space around the theme Sara Jahan Hamara (the whole universe is ours) was initiated by the civil society of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) as a part of interventions to connect citizens of GB from different parts and engage them to promote their human rights approach and constitutional rights. According to details, the call intended…
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IHC to charge Rana Shamim, others in affidavit case on Jan 7
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided on Tuesday to charge former Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Justice Rana Shamim and others accused in a contempt of court case on January 7, 2022. According to the details, Jang Group owner Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, editor of The News Amir Ghauri, and journalist Ansar Abbasi have also been indicted by…
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Earthquake strikes near Gilgit, Skardu
Severe tremors in Gilgit and Skardu
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Women in Gilgit-Baltistan showcase brilliant sporting talent
The beautiful valley of Gilgit-Baltistan is fast becoming a talent hotspot for women’s sports in Pakistan