Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit (PR): Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan (ITP) has decided to initiate a comprehensive communication campaign against the increase in wheat prices in Gilgit-Baltistan. In this context, Chairman Coordination Committee Islamic Itehad G-B, Shaikh Mirza, and senior leader Ayub Waziri held discussions with key figures from various political, religious, social, and public organizations on Saturday. During the meeting,…

By Shakeel Ahmad For a long time, I was longing to meet and inquire about the people residing in makeshift shelters alongside the Indus River, enduring the scorching heat of summer and spine-chilling cold of winter. Locally known as “SOONEWAAL (gold collectors)”, their unique way of living and resilience intrigued me to explore them and…

Gilgit (PR) In a statement issued to the media on Monday, the Special Assistant for Irrigation and Water Management to the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Hussain Shah has said that the timely an appropriate increase in wheat prices has successfully averted the risk of a food crisis in G-B. According to the statement, the…

Gilgit (PR): Chaired by Provincial Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Ghulam Muhammad, an important consultative meeting took place on Friday in Gilgit city to formulate a sustainable solution to the wheat shortage in the region. The consultative meeting was attended by the members of GB Legislative Assembly, Grand Jirga, and representatives of the Awami Action Committee. Food…

Karachi (Didar Ali): On November 1st, 2023, the National Students Federation Gilgit-Baltistan (NSFGB) and the National Workers Front Gilgit-Baltistan (NWFGB) jointly organized a thought-provoking webinar on the historical significance of November 1st and its implications for Gilgit-Baltistan. Sultan Madad, a distinguished progressive historian and political analyst, was invited as the guest speaker. The webinar drew…

Gilgit (PR): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan chaired an important session in connection with the financial challenges confronting Karakoram International University (KIU) on Monday. The meeting was attended by the Special Assistant to CM G-B on Information Iman Shah, Special Assistant for Irrigation Hussain Shah, Special Assistant for Youth Affairs Zabiullah, Additional Chief Secretary…

Islamabad (PR): Several international media persons visited Gilgit-Baltistan House on Sunday. Accompanying them was the Federal Minister Information Murtaza Solangi. The Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan and other government officials were also present on the occasion. The Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan gave a detailed to the international media persons about the social sector reforms implemented in Gilgit-Baltistan in…

By Israruddin Israr The problem of child beggary in Gilgit city is steadily increasing. In the evening, a substantial number of child beggars can be observed pursuing pedestrians and vehicles along the route from Jutial bus stand to Heli Chowk. Repeated written appeals have been made to the government, urging it to address this pressing…

Gilgit (PR): After protesting for the past two weeks, NATCO employees announced to call off their almost two weeks sit-in after they received assurances of fulfilment of their demands from a special committee of the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly. In a press release issued to media by Deputy Director G-B Assembly Abbas Ali, a G-B Assembly…