Gilgit (PR): Minister Excise, Taxation and cooperatives Societies Haji Rahmat Khaliq asked General Manager Karakoram Cooperative Bank Limited (KCBL) to introduce Islamic banking system. Haji Rahmat Khaliq proposed introduction of Islamic banking system while he was visiting KCBL along with the Secretary Excise, Taxation and cooperative societies Momin Jan on Tuesday. Both the minister and…
Gilgit (PR): The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan has appointed the delimitation authorities to carry out the delimitation ahead of the local bodies elections announced to take place later this year. According to the notification of the Public Relations Department of Election Commission G-B, the District and Sessions Judges of all 10 districts of Gilgit-Baltistan will…
Gilgit (C.R Akbar Shah): The upgradation of ten thousand and two hundred employees of line department Gilgit-Baltistan is in pending in the Federal Ministry of Finance department for last many years. The long wait for upgradation has led to frustration, disappointment, and alienation among the employees of the line department. According to reliable sources, the…
Gilgit (PR): Deputy Speaker Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) Sadia Danish presided over an important meeting with the officials of Department of Social Welfare, Women Development and the Department of Law on Thursday. Addressing the meeting, Sadia Danish said there is an urgent need to take serious measures for the protection of women rights in Gilgit-Baltistan…
Skardu (PR): In a collaborative effort to counter the challenges posed by climate change, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has successfully installed Automated Weather Stations (AWS) at three prominent glaciers in the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayan mountain ranges. The intervention is carried out in partnership with Karakoram International University (KIU), Ev-K2-CNR, University of…
Astore (Correspondent): Like rest of Gilgit-Baltistan, Ashura processions and gatherings were organized peacefully in Astore district. From the beginning of the day, mourners from various regions of District Astore solemnly gathered, proceeding to participate in the central procession at the Imamia Masjid, Astore. After performing the Zuhrain prayers, a brief address was delivered, and nazr-o-niaz…
Gilgit (Bureau report): Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan has lauded the successful organization of Ashura Day processions. The Chief Minister lauded Pakistan Army, Intelligence Agencies, Home Department, Gilgit-Baltistan Police, Health Department, and Rescue 1122, for ensuring impeccable security and arrangements. He has paid tribute to scholars and civil society for fostering a fraternal environment…
Gilgit: Secretary Home G-B Sibtain Ahmed along with Inspector General G-B Police Afzal Mahmood Butt visited the main route of the 10th Muharram procession in Gilgit city. They reviewed different procession routes and security arrangements of concerning the main procession of Ashura Day in Gilgit city. While visiting the procession route, secretary home met the…
Gilgit (PR): A consultative meeting was held under the banner of the Coalition for Inclusive Pakistan (CIP) regarding the inclusion of women and persons with disabilities in the political and electoral process. The meeting was attended by the representatives of the member organizations and the journalistic fraternity of Gilgit-Baltsitan. The meeting discussed the obstacles and…
Gilgit (PR): An important meeting regarding the role of social media between the media persons and the Secretary Information Gilgit-Baltistan took place on Tuesday in Gilgit. The meeting discussed the responsibilities of the social and digital media in promotion of inter-faith harmony during Muharram in G-B. While addressing the meeting, the Secretary Information Zameer Abbas…