Tag: Gilgit-Baltistan
Policeman martyred, prime suspect killed in raid linked to torched schools
ISLAMABAD: Police say gunmen have killed one police officer and wounded another during an overnight search operation for suspects linked to the torching of...
Attack on Chilas schools a ‘conspiracy’ against dams initiative, says CJP
--16 suspects taken into custody during raids in Tanager, Daryal areas of GB as law enforcers ask jirga leaders to play role
--Another school torched...
Ministers, lawmakers from AJK, GB campaign for PML-N in centre
--AJK PM, GB CM hold meetings in twin cities at expense of public money to up the PML-N momentum
ISLAMABAD: As the Pakistan Muslim Nawaz...
Another fake NGO loots millions from Gilgit Baltistan’s women
ISLAMABAD: A non-governmental organisation (NGO) has been involved in looting money from hundreds of women in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
According to details, a fake NGO, Women Development...
Another Attabad? Artificial lake created in GB due to melting glacier
GILGIT: An artificial lake has been formed after a glacier melt has swollen Barsuwat Nullah in the Ishkoman valley of Ghizer district, Gilgit-Baltistan blocking...
Like every year, Chitral stun Gilgit-Baltistan and win Shandur Polo trophy
PESHAWAR: Like every year this time too Chitral clinched the trophy after defeating Gilgit-Baltistan by 10-5 in a one-sided affair final of the Shandur Polo...
Massive irregularities, corruption surface in GB development projects
--Chief secretary issues guidelines to secretaries for strict implementation
ISLAMABAD: As the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), like other parts of the country, has actively started an...
Rain-thundershower, heavy falls likely at different places
ISLAMABAD: Rain-thundershower with gusty winds is expected at scattered places in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in the next 24 hours while isolated...
China asks Pakistan, India to handle Kashmir properly
BEIJING: Commenting on India’s protest to Pakistan against issuance of the Gilgit-Baltistan Order, China on Tuesday said that the Kashmir issue was a legacy issue...
PM opens new building of GB Legislative Assembly
GILGIT: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Sunday inaugurated the newly-constructed building of the Gilgit Baltistan Legislative Assembly and launched two other mega development projects.
He...
PM Abbasi announces GB Order 2018 amid protests, shutter down strike
Premier says legislation will give equal rights to people of region like other provinces
India summons Pakistani diplomat to protest against order changing...
PM to announce Gilgit-Baltistan Order on 27th
ISLAMABAD: Despite the protest of opposition parties and severe criticism in social media over the proposed Gilgit Baltistan Empowerment Order 2018, the centre is...
NSC meeting backs FATA reforms, autonomy for AJK and GB
--NSC meet backs structural reforms, devolution of power for the three federating units
--Concerned ministries directed to work out constitutional, legal and administrative modalities for the...
Serena hosts dinner for cyclists of ‘Tour de Khunjerab 2018’
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Serena Hotels under the sports diplomacy banner, organised a welcome dinner for the participants of Tour de Khunjerab cycling event. National and international...
New GB order will empower Pakistani PM, not the region
--Gilgit-Baltistan Order-2018 set to be passed this month gives prime minister immunity from courts
ISLAMABAD: The drive to further empower Gilgit Baltistan through constitutional reforms has...
NSC condemns Afghanistan terror attacks, assures solidarity
-Committee recalls PM’s recent visit to Afghanistan to strengthen ties
ISLAMABAD: National Security Committee (NSC) on Wednesday condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan and observed...
Federal govt fails to grant due rights to GB owing to...
--Summary for constitutional and administrative reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan submitted to PM
ISLAMABAD: After an exercise of over three years, the federal government has finally shown red...