Yalda Night: the festival of fire
by Rizwan Karim (This account is based on lived experience and oral narratives I’ve heard. It does not claim research-based
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Feeding the soil, poisoning health and environment
by Sadia Gulzar Fertilisers play vital role in enhancing crop yield. These are used widely around the world to provide
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Phantoms of Power in Gilgit-Baltistan: Power and Pandemonium-II
By: Aziz Ali Dad The process of subjugation in Gilgit-Baltistan entails continuous emaciation of local society on the one side,
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Dialogue on water, energy & climate change today
News Desk Islamabad, Dec 17: Pakistan faces a set of overlapping pressures across climate, water, and energy systems. Increasingly variable
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Phantoms of Power in Gilgit-Baltistan-I
By: Aziz Ali Dad The region of Gilgit-Baltistan is characterised by linguistic, sectarian, ethnic, regional and cultural diversity. Historically, it
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An illustrated chronicle of the Anglo-Russian contest in Central Asia
by Dr Zahid Usman Central Asia is a landlocked region comprised of rugged mountains spanning from Tian Shan and Pamirs
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Pay Less, Drive More — Pakistan Welcomes the New Foton high-roof Van
Unigreen Automobiles has introduced Pakistan’s latest Foton high-roof commercial van Unigreen Automobiles has introduced Pakistan’s latest Foton high-roof commercial van,
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Scholarly journeys through High Asia’s vernacular architecture
by Dr Zahid Usman Nestled at the confluence of the Pamir, Karakoram, Hindu Kush-Himalaya, and Sarikol ranges, lies an emblem
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Fractures in Gilgit-Baltistan’s social fabric
by Fazal Saadi The recent clash between student groups at Karakoram International University (KIU) the other day shattered the calm
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Ahmed Khan Johar: a symbol of kindness and healthy masculinity
by Roheena Ali In a world where rigid expectations and stereotypes so often distort the definition of masculinity, Ahmed Khan
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Raising children in our times: Gilgit-Baltistan leads the conversation
by Israruddin Israr In an era defined by dazzling technology, fragmented communities, and an unsettling erosion of shared moral anchors,
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The forgotten valleys of justice
In Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, justice eludes the poor while privilege is reserved for the powerful by Fazal Saadi On October
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Panellists for revival of customary wisdom for conflict resolution
‘Village Model Development Plan’, rooted in local needs and endorsed by the wider community.
The model aims to adapt customary laws to address emerging challenges, including responsible tourism, environmental protection, land management.
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The illusion of one sound
The ruling elite, tied to imperial interests, used the “One Nation, One Ummah” myth to suppress cultural diversity and conceal class conflict.
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The rising tide of osteoarthritis in Gilgit-Baltistan
The common factors contributing to osteoarthritis include genetic inheritance, a higher Body Mass Index (BMI), joint injuries, overuse of joints, and lifestyle-related nutritional changes.
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