By C.R. Akbar Shah June 1, 2022: Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has the largest number of water reservoirs outside of polar regions. Blessed with a large number of rivers and streams, the mountainous region has a huge potential for power generation. According to the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, Gilgit-Baltistan has a potential of 60,000 to…
Karachi (PR), May 30, 2022: The Anjuman Asateza Abdul Haq Campus rejects a cut of Rs. 30 billion from Rs. 65 billion. In a press release shared with Ibex Times, the newly elected president of the Anjuman Asatiza has expressed his resentment. He declares an almost 50% cut in the fund on part of the…
By C.R. Akbar Shah Gilgit, May 30, 2022: Gilgit-Baltistan falls under the red zone of climate-induced natural disasters caused by a consistent increase in environmental pollution and global temperature. GB is a mostly forest deficient area except for the Diamir district which has the largest area of natural forests in the mountainous region. One of…
The incumbent coalition government in Islamabad has introduced a 50% cut in the subsidized wheat provided to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Ibex Times contacted Akbar Shah, a senior journalist in Gilgit, associated with local and national newspapers, to know about the issue of wheat subsidy given to GB by the federal government. According to Shah, Chief Minister,…
Ghakuch, May 28, 2022: Pakistan Muslim League (N) Ghizer observed Youm-i-Takbir in district headquarters, Ghakuch. A cake-cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the successful nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan back on May 28, 1998, in wake of India’s going nuclear a couple of weeks before. The event was attended by PML(N) leaders and activists from…
A Karachi-based reputable organization seeks applications for the position of Head of Administration by May 30, 2022. The candidate should be a results-driven and ethical head of administration with strong leadership skills to manage and improve the efficiency of our organization’s operations. Job responsibilities: Job responsibilities will include managing administrative staff, guiding operating methods, disbursing…
Adeena Khan, the nambardar-e-aala of Sherqilla, the largest village of Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan has died today at 93. He was suffering from heart and liver problems. Adeena Khan was the father of Murtaza Khan, former Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Member Legislative Council Northern Areas from Ghizar district during the 1990s. Adeena Khan was known…
AKRSP needs a Work and Enterprise female officer for its regional Program Office – Chitral. The desiring candidate should meet the following criteria: Education: MBA/Masters in Economics Related Work Experience and Training: Minimum 2 years of experience in Economics/market development or related activities preferably both in development and the private sector. Knowledge of Entrepreneurship, value…
Karachi, May 25, 2022: Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) postpones papers scheduled for Thursday, 22nd May 2022 amid political uncertainty in the country. According to the official website of AKU-EB, the Annual examinations 2022 for Thursday, 26 May 2022, morning and evening (AM & PM) has also been postponed. The revised dates for the…
This article defines and explains what are essay questions, i.e. constructed response questions (CRQs) and extended response questions (ERQs). It also explains the step-by-step guidelines for writing effective essay questions. What are essay questions? Essay questions are questions in an exam test that demand examinees to construct their responses in sentences, or paragraphs. The answer…