By Ghulam Yaseen Buzdar Gender equality has been a decades-long global cause, with initiatives like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-5) trying to advance the equal distribution of opportunities across genders (United Nations, 2024). Attaining gender equality involves different aspects, including social, financial, and political domains. This article explores the diverse effects of achieving SDG-5, investigating…
Karachi (PR): The Gilgit-Baltistan Youth Alliance staged a protest demonstration on Sunday at the Karachi Press Club against the planned sale of rest houses, motels, and tourist attractions in G-B to a private company. The protest included participants from the National Workers Front, Gilgit-Baltistan (NWF, GB), Karakoram National Movement (KNM), Balawaristan National Front (BNF), Awami…
By Asma Gulzar In the world full of technologies, education is no longer confined to only traditional physical classrooms. Different pedagogical approaches are now employed to enhance the quality of education. One of the most impactful approaches is blended learning. Blended learning is a teaching-learning approach that integrates traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning through…
Gilgit (Abbas Ali): Princess Zahra Aga Khan and Prince Alian concluded their two-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and departed the region today. They were bid farewell at Gilgit Airport by Speaker G-B Assembly Nazir Ahmad Advocate and other prominent figures of the G-B government. During their visit to Gilgit-Baltistan, Princess Zahra and Prince Alian engaged…
By Abiha Jawahar Climate change weakens immunity, heightens susceptibility to viruses, and prolongs recovery. Climate Change induced disruptions in natural ecosystems facilitate the emergence and spread of new viruses, further complicating recovery. In this blog I delve into how nurses in Pakistan, regarded as the Green Health Heroes, are at the forefront of leading climate…
By Zakia Zulfiqar Education plays a pivotal role in an individual’s mental and emotional development, social progress, and the economic advancement of a community or country (Aslaksen & Aslaksen, 2020; Khurana, 2014; Genelza, 2022). However, its impact on citizens’ health and health literacy remains a question. Does quality education, aligned with the 4th Sustainable Development…
By Israruddin Israr The Karakoram Highway has long been a cause of tragic deaths for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. The thought of the KKH evokes fear and anxiety among the local population due to the frequent occurrences of road accidents, incidents of terrorism, robbery, and natural disasters. Every incident/accident that takes place on this road…
Gilgit (PR): In a statement issued to the media in connection with World Press Freedom Day, Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan has announced that a high-level committee, headed by the Law Minister, has been established to execute reforms and initiatives akin to those in other provinces aimed at implementing welfare measures for journalists in…
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Gilgit (PR): In a statement issued to media in connection with International Labour Day, Deputy Speaker Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Sadia Danish has highlighted the significance of May 1st in honoring the sacrifices of workers worldwide. She has emphasized the important role of Pakistani workers, particularly those from Gilgit-Baltistan, as the true strength of the nation, asserting…