Taxation, TIR and the constitutional crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan
If the government intends to tax G-B like other provinces, it must also grant it equivalent political representation, legal clarity, and constitutional recognition.
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High Asia
Highway tolls, hollow rights
In both the Nagar and Gulmit cases the toll collection points were reportedly established by the NHA without prior consultation with local administrative bodies and communities. Public reaction was swift and organised, reflecting the growing awareness of their rights and an increasingly unwillingness to accept policies dictated from Islamabad
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AWPGB rejects Land Act, supports Dam affected people’s demands
AWPGB has rejected the Land Reforms Act, Sost Border Pass policy and reaffirmed its support for the Diamer Dam affected communities’ demands. The party vowed to continue their struggle to protect the rights of the people and resist any government action against public interests.
They appealed to the public to join in this struggle and remain united in protecting their rights.
Editorial: The unyielding cry of Gilgit-Baltistan’s oppressed
CR Akbar Shah The historic struggle of the Diamer Dam affected people has erupted into a defining moment of resistance,
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‘Gilgit-Baltistan’s soul lies in its stones, trees, and tongues’
News Desk Language is not merely a tool for communication—it is the very fabric of our identity, the lens through
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Voices of the Pamirs: Wakhi’s fight to survive in the digital age
By Ali Qurban Mughani As the world commemorates the 25th anniversary of International Mother Tongue Day, speakers of Xikhwor (Wakhi)—a
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How Generative AI is powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution
We stand on the cusp of a new epoch: the Fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Among its transformative forces is Generative AI, a technology poised to redefine the future.
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Powering up Gilgit-Baltistan: a clarion call to end energy crisis
by Roheena Ali Shah Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), a region abundant in water resources, is grappling with a severe electricity crisis that
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Gilgit-Baltistan’s mountain dilemma: threats and prospects
International Mountain Day reminds us of the critical importance of mountains, not only for those who live in their shadow but for the entire globe. In the context of Gilgit-Baltistan, the day highlights the urgent need to address the challenges posed by climate change, unplanned construction and mass tourism.
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Murkum: the Deity of Pristine Nature
Murkum is, perhaps, the most prominent deity among the deities in Gilgit. She remains alive in the collective cultural memory and the remnants of ideas and rituals associated with her. Women believe that she is the one who favours the birth of a child.
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Pamirian Crossroads and Beyond
Prof Kreutzmann’s explorations have taken him across the mountainous terrains of Xinjiang, Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, the Pamir Knot, Central Asia, and cities like London and Moscow. Over the years, he has authored numerous books, articles, and chapters that shine light on the complex history and geography of Central Asia, High Asia, and South Asia.
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AWPGB opposes power plants’ privatisation in Hunza
The leadership of the Awami Workers Party Gilgit-Baltistan Hunza expresses serious concern over the decision to hand over four power plants and future electricity projects and all water resources to a private company. We believe this move poses a risk of depriving the people of Hunza of their natural water resources, employment, and lands, which could enslave them to profit-driven corporate capitalism.
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G-B: Protests against resource capture, & misuse of ATA against activists
Political leaders, representatives from trade and hotel associations, and youth organizations addressed the protesters at Ittehad Chowk in Gilgit and Aliabad in Hunza and criticised Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) authorities for what they termed as ‘anti-people decisions,’ including leasing public assets, tourist spots, and guest houses to the Green Tourism company.
Moreover, they denounced the leasing of mineral and water resources to corporate and influential entities, the increase in university fees, and the exploitation of local traders at the Sost border.
Bodies of four climbers recovered from Everest ‘death zone’
BBC KATHMANDU (Nepal): Tshiring Jangbu Sherpa cannot forget the dead body he saw just metres from the summit of Mount
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Nowruz celebrations welcome spring with music, food, & fire
Nowruz festival-related celebrations promote peace, prosperity, and solidarity within communities by recognizing the significance of our pluralistic identities.
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