Gilgit (PR): In a statement issued to the media on Thursday, the deputy speaker Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly, Sadia Danish, has congratulated the people of Pakistan on the Independence Day to be commemorated tomorrow August 14. The deputy speaker has stated that August 14 is a testament to the steadfast determination and sacrifices of our ancestors…
Ghizer (Police): According to Ghizer police, unknown individuals have stolen valuable cables, AVR machine parts, and other essential items from an electrical transformer installed in Fitidas Goharabad, which is used to lift water from the river for irrigation purposes. The electrical transformer was installed by a private NGO ‘AKAH’ with support from the Forest Department,…
Gilgit (PR): The Gilgit-Baltistan government is giving special attention to tourism, education, health, energy, and other important sectors such as minerals. This was stated by the Secretary of Tourism, Sports, and Culture, Rana Muhammad Saleem Afzal, on Tuesday. He was giving a briefing to the visiting probationary officers of the 47th STP Pakistan Administrative Service…
Ghakuch (PR): Speaker Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) Nazir Ahmad Advocate visited Goharabad village in Punial, Ghizer. During his visit to the valley, he engaged with village notables and the youth. The people of Goharbad welcomed the Speaker GBLA to their village and expressed their gratitude for ongoing development initiatives. The residents of Gohar Abad also…
Karachi (Ibex News): Following the directives of the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Special Assistant to Chief Minister, Hussain Shah, traveled to Karachi to visit Roshan Bibi, the courageous daughter of the nation injured in the Hudar tragedy. In a heartfelt gesture, he presented a bouquet to the brave survivor and extended prayers for her swift…
Goharabad (Hussain Gohar): Tehsildar Tariq Lalik Jan Sub-division Punial visited the damaged irrigation channel in Goharabad on Thursday, promising to address serious concerns over the recurring issues faced by the local agricultural community. The water channel, crucial for irrigation purposes, has been consistently damaged, posing a significant threat to the livelihoods of the villagers. The…
Gilgit (PR): Special Assistant to Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan on Information, Iman Shah, has strongly condemned the heinous murder of school teacher Niat Amin in Batherait Dahimal. In a statement issued to media on Friday, Iman Shah has expressed his deep sorrow and anger over the incident, deeming it extremely tragic and unacceptable. In his statement,…
Skardu (PR): The three-day festivities of the fifth Annual Sarfaranga Cold Desert Festival are currently underway in the world’s highest cold desert, Sarfaranga, in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. The festival’s second day witnessed traditional boat races, archery competitions, and rock-climbing contests held at the renowned Blind Lake in the Shigar district of Baltistan. The festival witnessed the…
Gilgit (Crime reporter): According to Gilgit Police, a resident of Danyur town was apprehended in a successful search operation for possession of 450 grams hashish. The search operation was conducted by Danyur Police under the supervision of SHO Danyur Police Station Ghulam Sarwar on Sunday. The confiscated hashish was taken into police custody, and a…
Gilgit (PR): Through an official notification, the Finance Division Islamabad has confirmed its commitment to compensate for the shortage in wheat subsidy for Gilgit-Baltistan in the third quarter of the 2023-24 fiscal year. The implementation will follow discussions between the Chief Secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan and the Secretary of the Finance Division, in accordance with the…