Gilgit: Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) government in G-B presented a budget of more than Rs. 119.3 billion for the year 2022-23 in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) on Monday. The assembly session was presided over by deputy speaker GBLA Nazir Ahmad advocate whereas the budget was presented by Finance Minister G-B Javed Ali Manwa. Presenting the…
By Israruddin Israr (Translation: Chirgali) Kudos to the youth of Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan for organizing a grand dialogue on mental health amid increasing suicide cases in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). With acknowledgment of this great effort on behalf of youth, I would like to discuss the often-heard superstitions and stereotypes attached to suicide cases in G-B….
Gilgit: In its Sunday session, G-B Legislative Assembly unanimously passed G-B Commission on Status of Women Bill 2022 and the Senior Citizens Welfare Bill 2022. Both bills were presented before the house for debate by the advisor to Chief Minister G-B on Law Syed Suhail Abbas. During the session, Advisor to CM on food Shamsul…
Gilgit: Addressing the GBLA session on Sunday, the opposition leader in GBLA Amjad Hussain advocate welcomed the passage of the Gilgit-Baltistan Commission on Status of Women. He said the formation of the commission will help take steps in connection with women’s empowerment in the region. Addressing the session he said reserving funds in the name…
Gilgit: Speaking at the GBLA session on Sunday, Senior Minister G-B Col. (R) Obaidullah Baigh said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will not be allowed to intrude into the territory of Gilgit-Baltistan. He said G-B plays polo with KPK to promote friendship. However, this does not mean we will permit anyone to encroach on our territory. He suggested…
تحریر دیدار علی کبھی کبھار جب میں اپنے معاشرے پر نظر دوڑاتا ہوں تو سوچتا ہوں کہ یہ کیسا معاشرہ ہے؟ بظاہر یہ ایک انسانی معاشرہ ہے مگر بعض لوگوں کی بنیادی اخلاقیات سے گری ہوئی حرکتیں دیکھ کر اسے انسانی معاشرہ کہتے ہوئے بھی شرم آتی ہے۔ بنیادی انسانی اقدار سے عاری بعض لوگوں…
Gilgit (Sher Nadir Shahi): Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) hosted a seminar on climate change titled ‘Policy Dialogue on Climate Governance’ in Gilgit city on Saturday. The aim of the seminar was to hold a dialogue between heads of government departments, policymakers, civil society, and the media. Speaking at the event, Coordinator HRCP Gilgit-Baltistan…
Gilgit: Addressing a gathering of people after Friday prayers in Jutial, the Ameer Jamat Islami G-B Moulana Abdul Sami said the increase in suicide cases among educated youth is a result of a lack of practice of Islamic teachings. He said until a person lives a life according to the teachings of Islam, he/she cannot…
Gilgit: Addressing a press conference on Thursday at Gilgit press club, the officials of Flour Mills Association Gilgit-Baltistan threatened to shut down their mills across the region if flour rates are not revised. They said it’s an injustice to flour mill owners not to revise the rates despite the increasing inflation rate. Currently, flour is…
Gilgit: Addressing an important gathering, the officials of the Awami Action Committee said lands in G-B are being grabbed in violation of local customs, the country’s constitution, and international laws. They said the mountains, rivers, soil, minerals, and everything in G-B belong to the local people. No bureaucrat, whoever it may be, will be allowed…