Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan welcomed Prince Rahim Aga Khan upon his arrival in the region during their meeting on Sunday in Gilgit. During his meeting with Prince Rahim, Chief Minister G-B Haji Gulbar Khan acknowledged the important role that His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and his family have played in the development…
Hunza (PR): During his visit to Hunza on Thursday, Babar Hayat Tarar, the Federal Secretary for Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs, received detailed briefing on the 54MW Attabad Hydropower Project at Attabad Lake from the Chief Engineer and Project Director. The Federal Secretary also visited Shimshal Valley, where he received a warm welcome from the local…
Gilgit (PR): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Haji Gulbar Khan has said Gilgit-Baltistan Special Economic Zone Project holds great significance and efforts would be made to engage the federal government for its timely completion. The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan said this during a briefing given by the Department of Minerals, Commerce, Labor, and Industries Gilgit-Baltistan. He…
By Farman Baigh Inhabited predominantly by the Tajik ethnic people, this region historically served as the focal point of the ancient Silk Road, connecting China to Western Asia. Within Tashkurgan, the majority of its residents are called Saryaqoli, comprising a good number of Wakhi speaking people as well. The Wakhi community inhabits various regions, including…
Gilgit (PR): After attending a briefing from Secretary Planning and Development on Wednesday, the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) said his government is committed to accelerated development projects across Gilgit-Baltistan. Similarly, special attention would be given to the development of remote and less advanced districts in the region. The Chief Minister of G-B stated the government…
Islambad (PR): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan was met by a delegation of Shell Global Nature Based Solutions (NBS). headed by Shell Asia Pacific Region General Manager Kazim Khan. During the meeting, the delegation discussed an important project it has planned for Gilgit-Baltistan in connection with environmental protection. The proposed project is aimed at…
Gilgit (PR): The APEX Committee on Investment has approved five strategic projects of Gilgit-Baltistan attract investment from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. According to the details, on the special request of Gilgit-Baltistan government, the high-level investment committee chaired by the Prime Minister of Pakistan has approved five strategic projects of Gilgit-Baltistan. These projects are expected…
Gilgit (PR): Secretary of Youth Affairs and Human Rights Gilgit-Baltistan Fida Hussain was met by representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and SMK Arsalan Baig and Naima at his office on Tuesday. The meeting focused on revitalizing the Youth Affairs department by constructing and digitizing a modern communication-oriented building. UNFPA and SMK representatives…
Islamabad (C.R Akbar Shah): The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in its meeting held on Tuesday approved 10 billion rupees project for the establishment of regional grid (Phase-I) in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). The project is expected to enable equitable distribution of power in the region besides reducing line losses. Furthermore, with the expansion…
Gilgit (PR): KFW German formally awarded the tender for construction of two1.5MW power projects each in Hassanabad and Chilas in Gilgit on Wednesday. The Project Director KFW, Eng. Muhabat Khan formally awarded the contract to the relevant contractor in a meeting held under the chairmanship of the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Electricity, Gilgit…