Chirgali

Israruddin Israr, a prominent human rights activist, journalist, and writer from Gilgit-Baltistan

New problems, Old solutions – A commentary on superstitions associated with suicides in G-B

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….

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Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) (2)

Passage of the G-B Commission on Status of Women bill is a welcome step, says opposition leader Amjad Advocate

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…

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Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA)

Federation needs to ensure and respect the territorial integrity of Gilgit-Baltistan, states Senior Minister G-B Obaidullah Baigh

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…

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Didar Ali, National Student Federation Gilgit-Baltistan (NSF G-B)

شہر گلگت میں مبینہ طور پر بچوں کی فحش فلمیں بنانے کے انکشاف کے بعد خاموشی کیوں ہے؟

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…

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HRCP G-B Chapter arranges a seminar on ' Policy Dialogue on Climate governance'.

HRCP G-B chapter arranges seminar on ‘Policy Dialogue on Climate Governance’

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…

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Awami Action Committee gathering at Sakwar Gilgit

Awami Action Committee G-B rejects KPK’s attempt to occupy Shandur and Qurumbar lake, vows to raise its voice

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…

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