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): Just like in various other countries of the world, Ismaili Civic Day was also celebrated across Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday. In this regard, a ceremony followed by tree plantation and environmental walk was organized in Gilgit city. Presided over by Special Assisstant to Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, the event was attended by representatives of different…
Gilgit (R): Additional Chief Secretary Development Gilgit-Baltistan Captain (R) Mushtaq Ahmed visited Assembling and Testing Centre of Early Warning System on Thursday as part of GLOF-II Project at the headquarters Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority. He reviewed the work related to the installation of early warning systems in areas prone to natural disasters as part of…
Gilgit (PR): Chaired by the Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Muhyuddin Ahmad Wani, an important meeting of Forest and Wildlife Fund (FWF) Management Committee took place on Wednesday. Numerous development projects amounting to over twelve crore rupees were granted approval in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Secretary Finance Gilgit-Baltistan, Secretary Development and Planning Gilgit-Baltistan, Secretary…
ISLAMABAD (PR): The Executive Council of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved over Rs.16 billion climate fund for Gilgit-Baltistan. The allocated fund will be used for climate change-resistant housing construction, green hydrogen piloting, promotion of tourism sector and other projects. The approval of these projects is an important step toward sustainable development in Gilgit-Baltistan….
Skardu (Correspondent): UNDP and GLOF-II project arranged a three-day training session for journalists of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) on media coverage of climate change-induced glacial lake outburst floods at Skardu Press Club on Monday. Journalists from across G-B nominated by their respective press blubs attended the session. The aim of the session was to create awareness in…