Islamabad (PR): A short course as part of a special training program for officers of the information department Gilgit-Baltistan kicked off on Monday at Information Services Academy (ISA). Federal Secretary Information Shahira Shahid delivered a lecture on professional affairs, features of the ministry of information, and day-to-day government affairs in the initial session of the…
The situation demands special attention from chief minister Khalid Khurshid and Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan before it’s too late.
An important step under the special initiatives of Chief Minister G-B is the establishment of an IT startup support fund worth Rs.10 million. The initiative aims to launch IT startups for freelancers which will be a significant investment in the future of the region.
Gilgit (Bureau report): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid spent a busy day in Gilgit city attending a number of events in connection with trophy hunting, soft loans, and plantation campaign. He also met with a Norwegian delegation visiting Gilgit-Baltistan to explore opportunities to work in the power sector in G-B. While addressing the prize distribution…
Gilgit (Bureau Report): Syed Akhtar Hussain Rizvi assumed charge as secretary excise and taxation department of Gilgit-Baltistan. The newly appointed secretary excise and taxation held a meeting with his staff after taking charge of his new position. The former Secretary excise and taxation Mansoor Alam gave a briefing to the newly appointed secretary about the…
According to local people, the problems of wheat flour this year have mentally tortured them. As a result, the farmers have decided to reduce potato cultivation by 80% to cope with potential wheat crisis this year.
The ill maintenance of vehicles on long routes, hiring of inexperienced drivers on low wages, and lack of check and balance on public transport vehicles by the excise department are some of the reasons for frequent road accidents on KKH.
Gilgit (Bureau chief): On Tuesday, Information Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Zameer Abbas assumed charge of his post. The newly appointed secretary information took a departmental briefing. He was briefed about the structure of the organization, payments of arrears of advertisements, training courses for officers and other departmental matters. Secretary of Information Gilgit-Baltistan expressed his determination to ensure…
Gilgit (Correspondent): A passenger bus enroute to Rawalpindi from Ghizer district of Gilgit Baltistan met with a tragic accident at Shatial Kohistan leaving more than 18 people dead, 2 missing and several injured. According to police, the bus collided with a car that caused both the bus and the car to fall into a deep…
Gilgit (Bureau chief): Secretary food Momin Jan took charge of the food department Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. After assuming his responsibilities, he took a detailed briefing from the director and assistant director food on the availability and distribution of wheat and flour. The secretary food asked district heads of the food department for a complete list…