Gilgit (PR): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan’s Special Assistant to Chief Minister G-B on Youth Affairs Zabihullah held an important meeting with the KIU students and faculty on Thursday. While addressing the meeting, the Special Assistant to Chief Minister G-B said the G-B government is determined to provide full support to solve the problems of the university…
Islamabad (PR): In a significant development, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government signed Memorandums with Nestle, Pepsi and Coca-Cola in connection with Return and Recycle of PET bottles at Gilgit-Baltistan House on Wednesday. According to the MoUs, each company will set up PET bottle crushing and baling units in two district headquarters in G-B. The companies will also…
Gilgit (PR): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan chaired an important session in connection with the financial challenges confronting Karakoram International University (KIU) on Monday. The meeting was attended by the Special Assistant to CM G-B on Information Iman Shah, Special Assistant for Irrigation Hussain Shah, Special Assistant for Youth Affairs Zabiullah, Additional Chief Secretary…
Gilgit (PR): In a statement issued to media on Sunday, the President First Democratic Front Gilgit-Baltistan (FDF) Zahid Kamal Yasini has said that his party is dedicated to two fundamental principles of the rule of law and safeguarding the dignity of individuals. Yasini emphasized the need to address societal and economic challenges through the FDF’s…
Gilgit (PR): Special Assistant to Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan on Information, Iman Shah, has strongly condemned the heinous murder of school teacher Niat Amin in Batherait Dahimal. In a statement issued to media on Friday, Iman Shah has expressed his deep sorrow and anger over the incident, deeming it extremely tragic and unacceptable. In his statement,…
Gilgit (PR): A delegation of KIU students met officials of Gilgit-Baltistan Bar Association to seek legal support in response to the university administration’s actions against the students who are protesting for their rights. During the meeting, the lawyers assured the student delegation that they would offer their legal services for legal assistance. Expressing their solidarity…
Skardu (PR): The three-day festivities of the fifth Annual Sarfaranga Cold Desert Festival are currently underway in the world’s highest cold desert, Sarfaranga, in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. The festival’s second day witnessed traditional boat races, archery competitions, and rock-climbing contests held at the renowned Blind Lake in the Shigar district of Baltistan. The festival witnessed the…
ISLAMABAD (PR): A delegation of faculty from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) called upon the Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani in Islamabad on Sunday. During the meeting. the delegation provided the Chief Secretary G-B about the progress of Blockchain, AI and Data Science courses that are currently being offered to…
Islamabad (PR): Several international media persons visited Gilgit-Baltistan House on Sunday. Accompanying them was the Federal Minister Information Murtaza Solangi. The Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan and other government officials were also present on the occasion. The Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan gave a detailed to the international media persons about the social sector reforms implemented in Gilgit-Baltistan in…
By Anita Saleem Active participation of students in class activities is pivotal for effective teaching-learning. However, it can be a challenging task for many teachers, with students often expressing boredom, discomfort, and even drowsiness during social studies lessons. I faced a similar situation as a social studies teacher. I had two choices: (a) become demotivated…