By Farman Baigh Inhabited predominantly by the Tajik ethnic people, this region historically served as the focal point of the ancient Silk Road, connecting China to Western Asia. Within Tashkurgan, the majority of its residents are called Saryaqoli, comprising a good number of Wakhi speaking people as well. The Wakhi community inhabits various regions, including…
By Sobia Muqadam In many societies, the occurrence of violence stemming from the demonstration of religious animosity is an undeniable reality. Nonetheless, it is important to emphasize that no religion or religious sect that promotes violence in the name of faith. Within the teachings of every religious tradition, there is a strong emphasis on upholding…
Gilgit (PR): Presided over by the chief minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), high-level meeting decides to deploy army in G-B in wake of the situation created after a provocative speech made by Maulana Qazi Nisar in a religious rally on Friday. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary G-B, Interior Secretary G-B, IGP G-B and officials of…
By Israruddin Israr The Department of Social Welfare Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) organized a training workshop on ‘Sensitive Reporting’ with reference to mental health and suicides for local journalists at Press Club Gilgit. I also had the privilege of being invited to share my point of view with the audience. As per the World Health Organization, approximately…
Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): On Thursday, Home Department G-B issued a statement refuting the authenticity of specific images that have been circulating on social media platforms. According to the statement, the images being circulated are shared by malicious elements attempting to distort the facts. The images date back to 2018 when a mock security rehearsal…
Gilgit (PR): During a departmental briefing of Law and Justice on Thursday, the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Haji Gulbar Khan said the government will establish a service tribunal to address the legal challenges encountered by government employees. He said the Chief Court Judicial Complex will be developed on phases keeping in mind the availability 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…
Gilgit (PR): After attending a briefing from Secretary Planning and Development on Wednesday, the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) said his government is committed to accelerated development projects across Gilgit-Baltistan. Similarly, special attention would be given to the development of remote and less advanced districts in the region. The Chief Minister of G-B stated the government…
Gilgit (C.R Akbar Shah): Directorate of Livestock, Dairy Development and Poultry Production, Gilgit-Baltistan has suspended a lab assistant who was allegedly found involved in sharing objectionable content and creating communal incitement on social media. Departmental action has been initiated against the accused under Rule 4(a) and (b) of Gilgit-Baltistan Civil Servants (E&D) Rules 2011. It…
Gilgit (PR): A delegation of the Ismaili Regional Council Gilgit called upon the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Gilgit Amir Azam in connection with the peace and order situation of the area. The Ismaili Regional Council Gilgit congratulated the Mir Azam on taking charge of the Deputy Commissioner Gilgit. The delegation pledged that the Ismaili Regional Council…
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