The ill maintenance of vehicles on long routes, hiring of inexperienced drivers on low wages, and lack of check and balance on public transport vehicles by the excise department are some of the reasons for frequent road accidents on KKH.
Gilgit (Bureau chief): On Tuesday, Information Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Zameer Abbas assumed charge of his post. The newly appointed secretary information took a departmental briefing. He was briefed about the structure of the organization, payments of arrears of advertisements, training courses for officers and other departmental matters. Secretary of Information Gilgit-Baltistan expressed his determination to ensure…
Gilgit (Ibex news): The federal government has released Rs. 2.2 billion for Gilgit-Baltistan for development work. Referring to a fax message issued to state bank of Pakistan, the finance division Islamabad has directed the deputy accountant general Gilgit-Baltistan to release the funds. The fund release is part of Block Allocation for quarter 3 (January to…
Gilgit (Correspondent): A passenger bus enroute to Rawalpindi from Ghizer district of Gilgit Baltistan met with a tragic accident at Shatial Kohistan leaving more than 18 people dead, 2 missing and several injured. According to police, the bus collided with a car that caused both the bus and the car to fall into a deep…
Gilgit (Bureau chief): Secretary food Momin Jan took charge of the food department Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. After assuming his responsibilities, he took a detailed briefing from the director and assistant director food on the availability and distribution of wheat and flour. The secretary food asked district heads of the food department for a complete list…
By C.R. Akbar Shah Due to the changing global, regional, and domestic situation and the deepening economic crisis, the fight among warring factions for power has entered a decisive stage. There existed a state of restlessness throughout the country concerning the appointment of new army chief. Although this state of restlessness ended now. However, the…
Gilgit (Bureu chief): In a media talk on Sunday in Gilgit city, the opposition leader Gilgit-Baltistan said chief minister and cabinet members are guarding Imran Khan in Zaman park which is an insult of the two million people of G-B. He said due to absence of government officials, the main offices including CM Secretariat give…
Gilgit (PR): In a press release issued to media, the law minister Gilgit-Baltistan asked opposition leader Amjad Hussain advocate to represent people of G-B rather than supporting federal government. “Muslim Ummah has found a capable, courageous and visionary leader in Imran Khan wanted to make Gilgit-Baltistan an economic and tourism hub in the world. However,…
In a message in connection with Kashmir solidarity day, the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid paid tribute to the unwavering determination and sacrifices of Kashmiris for achieving their right to self-determination. In his message, Khalid Khursheed has said the people of Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan stand with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters and salute them for…
Australia Awards Scholarships 2024-2025 are now open for applications. Interested candidates can fill their applications online. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is in charge of administering the Australia Awards Scholarships, which are long-term grants. In accordance with bilateral and regional agreements, they intend to contribute to the development requirements of Australia’s partners. They…