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2023

G-B Education Minister Meets FBSE Chairman to Boost Scholarships and Professional Development

Collaborative Efforts to Enhance Education: G-B Education Minister Meets FBSE Chairman to Boost Scholarships and Professional Development

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Gilgit (PR): Education Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Ghulam Shehzad Agha met Chairman of the Federal Board of Secondary Education (FBSE) Qaiser Alam in Islamabad on Monday. Zameer Abbas, the Secretary of School Education for Gilgit-Baltistan, was also present in the meeting. During the meeting, a detailed discussion took place regarding the ongoing educational projects launched under auspices…

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IT Department G-B Launches Phase II of Soft Loan Scheme to Foster IT Startups and Innovation

“IT Department G-B Launches Phase II of Soft Loan Scheme to Foster IT Startups and Innovation”

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Gilgit (C. R Akbar Shah): The Department of Information Technology Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) has formally inaugurated the phase II of its soft loan scheme for IT startups. The loan scheme is aimed at bringing innovation in the IT sector of Gilgit-Baltistan by providing financial assistance to individuals associated with IT sector. The selection of eligible loan…

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“Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan Warns Against Unnecessary Litigation in Employee Regularization Case”

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Gilgit (Court reporter): Hon’ble Chief Justice Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan heard an application filed by the provincial government on court’s previous order in connection with regularization of employees of Department of Forest and Wildlife. During the hearing, Chief Justice Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan expressed his displeasure….

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Javed Ali Manwa, Chairmain Standing Committee on Interior Department meeting is presiding a meeting on Wednesday

Standing Committee on Interior Department G-B Expresses Concern Over Police deployment on Security and official Protocols

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Gilgit (PR): According to a press release issued from the office of Deputy Director Information G-B Assembly Abbas Ali, an important meeting of the Standing Committee of G-B Assembly on Department of Interior and General Administration Department (GAD) took place in Gilgit city on Wednesday. Presided over by Committee Chairman Javed Ali Manwa, the session…

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Marina Akhter Shines as Hatoon Valley's First Female MBBS Graduate

Dr. Marina Akhter Shines as Hatoon Valley’s First Female MBBS Graduate

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Marina Akhter, daughter of Muhammad Ayub makes her parents, teachers and community proud by becoming the first female graduate with an MBBS degree from Hatoon Valley. Marina started her educational journey from DJ Middle School, Hatoon. She completed her matriculation from AKHSS Sherqilla and intermediate from AKHSS Hunza. After completing her intermediate, her passion for…

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Women Harassment at Workplace, Urgent Call for Practical Measures

Incidence of Workplace Harassment against Women is on Rise in G-B, Urgent Practical Measures Needed

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By Israruddin Israr It has been observed that within NGOs and government institutions in Gilgit-Baltistan, the male staff, particularly those in support roles such as drivers, gardeners, watchmen, cooks, messengers, etc. do not care about basic things that insult women. These actions tend to hurt the self-esteem of women and evoke feelings of sadness. In…

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Financial crisis threatens Akhuwat Interest Free Loan Program in Gilgit-Baltistan

Economic Crisis Threatens Akhuwat Interest-Free Loan Program in Gilgit-Baltistan

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Gilgit (Exclusive report by C.R Akbar Shah): According to reliable sources, Akhuwat, a non-governmental organization renowned for providing interest-free loans to small businesses, has decided to close its six branches in Gilgit-Baltistan. The organization will also layoff its employees, who have dedicated years to their service on meagre salaries. For the past three months, loans…

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Standing Committee Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on GAD meeting on vehicle distribution

Standing Committee G-B Assembly Raises Concerns Over Misuse and Registration of Government Vehicles

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Gilgit (PR): An important meeting of the Standing Committee of the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly on the General Administration Department (GAD), Finance, Revenue, Law, and Parliamentary Affairs Department Monday. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Standing Committee Javed Ali Manwa. Other participants of the included Haji Rehmat Khaliq, the Minister of Excise and…

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All-Line Employees Association G-B Calls for Time Scale Parity Matching Rest of the Country’s Criteria”

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Gilgit (PR): An important meeting of the All-Line Employees Association Gilgit-Baltistan took place at a local hotel in Gilgit city. The president of the association, Haji Ajjal Hussain, presided over the meeting, which was attended by officials from across the districts of G-B. During the meeting, the performance of the All-Line Employees Association was reviewed…

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Pehli Chup ka Shor - Kamran Mughal explores the Literary Tapestry of Mah Jabeen Asif

Pehli Chup ka Shor – Kamran Mughal explores the Literary Tapestry of Mah Jabeen Asif

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By Kamran Mughal The initial impression upon delving into Mah Jabeen Asif’s short stories in ‘Pehli Chup Ka Shor’ was that of Hajra Masroor, a cutting-edge narrator. Innately, every individual possesses the capacity to think, comprehend, and emote. This capacity varies – some have it in moderation, while others possess it abundantly. People channel their…

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