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...