Gilgit (C.R Akbar): Oath taking ceremony of the newly elected officials of Supreme Appellate Court Bar Association, Gilgit-Baltistan took place at its office in Gilgit city on Monday. Chief Election Commissioner, Imran Hussain advocate administered the oath to the newly elected president, Malik Shafqat Wali Khan advocate who in turn administered the oath to his…
By C.R. Akbar Shah June 6 is observed throughout the world as World Environment Day. Governments and organizations celebrate the day by conducting a number of activities, e.g. walks, seminars, etc. Astonishingly, not a single activity was conducted by the PTI government in Gb in connection with World Environment Day. Department of Environment was not…
Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): On a historic day, Balawaristan National Front (BNF), a nationalist movement in Gilgit-Baltistan announced the formation of its district unit in Hunza. A simple ceremony, presided by BNF supreme leader, Nawaz Khan Naji, was held in Hunza on Sunday. Noor ul Mubeen, Shah Zaman, and Shabbir were appointed as the president,…
By C.R. Akbar Shah The working class associated with the private sector faces the worst sort of exploitation in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Among the labor laws provided in the constitution of Pakistan, only 14 are applicable in GB, that too without any implementation. Contrary to the rest of Pakistan, labor rights institutions, i.e. labor directorate, labor…
Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chief Minister Khalid Khursheed and provincial ministers met their party chairman Imran Khan in Peshawar on Saturday. According to sources privy to the meeting, PTI Chief Imran Khan assured the participant ministers to monitor the provincial matters and address the reservations of disgruntled party members in a period of one…
Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): Some years back Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan had adopted Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Gupis along with its staff through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Quality services were provided in the initial months and years. Management was improved and the presence of doctors was ensured. The people of Gupis and Yasin benefited…
Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): Home Secretary, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Iqbal Hussain met members of Masajjid boards of both major sects in Gilgit on Thursday. The Measures taken in connection with the sectarian harmony and maintenance of peace in GB came under discussion in the meeting. During the meeting, members of the masajid board pledged their support…
Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): The people of Gojal have shown their concern about the likely transfer of an underconstruction basic health center from Shimshal valley to another area. Talking to Ibex Times, Asif Sakhi, a renowned political activist from Gojal said the transfer of the health center to another area is unacceptable. The valley is…
Gilgit (PR) In a press received on Thursday from the Jamat Islami Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) office, Ameer Jamat Islami, GB, Moulana Abdul Sami has said that there is no difference between the policies of former and current governments. Decisions are made under the dictation of the IMF and World Bank. The successive governments are responsible for…
On Thursday Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani directed through a letter written to the secretaries in different departments to bring a reduction of 40% in fuel consumption and avoid unnecessary expenditure. According to the letter, the decision has been made in light of the worsening economic conditions of the country. The implementation of…