Tag: Gilgit-Baltistan
26 dead, over 19 injured in Babusar Pass accident
-- Pakistan Army soldiers among passengers who perished in deadly accident
--Witness says death toll increased due to sluggish response of authorities
ISLAMABAD/CHILAS: At least 26...
Democratic rulers can serve the Kashmir cause better, says Bilawal
--PPP chief says PM Imran lacks ‘moral authority’ to speak out against injustices
--Demands government to pay attention to the problems of the people of...
GB notifies four more districts, total number of districts now 14
ISLAMABAD: In a historic move, the government of Gilgit Baltistan on Monday notified four more districts in the region making the total number of...
Groundbreaking of GB 3.5MW hydel power project
GILGIT: To overcome energy shortage and start a new era of development through enough power energy resources, the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government is executing small...
GB disaster management issues alert after glacier surge
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) has directed residents of Hassanabad village in Hunza to remain alert and cooperate with authorities in light...
SC extends powers to Gilgit-Baltistan
-- Order states 1973 Constitution cannot be amended without proper legislation
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday ruled that its powers extend to Gilgit-Baltistan, as...
Rain, snowfall expected in northern areas
ISLAMABAD: A shallow westerly wave is likely to affect the northern areas of the country, according to the Met Department.
Cold and dry weather is...
Gilgit-Baltistan wins Sadia Khan Ski Cup
PESHAWAR: Showcasing some extraordinary performance, the Gilgit-Baltistan clinched the trophy of the Sadia Khan Ski Cup 2018 played at Naltar Skiing Resort on Sunday. Base...
GB govt authorises purchase of Galaxy Note 8 for 40 officers
--25 secretaries, three commissioners, ten deputy commissioners among officers authorised to purchase Rs92,000 smartphone
ISLAMABAD: In what is being termed as “mockery” of the centre’s austerity...
Cabinet to discuss Gilgit-Baltistan reforms package today
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet will discuss the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) reforms package on Thursday in a meeting convened by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The cabinet members will...
Cabinet to discuss proposed provisional province status for GB tomorrow
--Three seats each proposed for GB in both houses of parliament besides representation in constitutional bodies
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet will discuss on Thursday the...
Govt committed to devolution of power: Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday reiterated that the federal government is committed to the devolution...
Governor proposes special status of province for GB
--Amendments in Article 257 proposed to federal government’s committee
ISLAMABAD: As a high-powered committee constituted by the federal government will be submitting its recommendations regarding further...
Government desired power and achieved it through rigging: Bilawal
GHIZER: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said that the current rulers of the state were only concerned about coming...
Bilawal slams govt for taking ‘100 U-turns in first 100 days’
GILGIT: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari slammed the government on Sunday saying that it had taken more than a 100 U-turns...
Centre forms committee to review legal status of Gilgit-Baltistan
-- Top judge gives committee 15 days to reach decision
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday formed a committee to review the legal status of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)...
GB police search for killer of female Astore markhor
The Gilgit-Baltistan police and the wildlife officials are searching for the person (s) who might have killed the highest rated female Astore markhor in...