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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Author: thehighasia
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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Expert urges focus on risk assessment, not just hazards
As glaciers in the Hindu Kush, Himalayas and Karakorams crumble, incomplete data leaves millions in peril by HAH Special Correspondent
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A call for saving lives, restoring dignity in flood relief
by Seemi Bano The devastating floods have swept across Gilgit-Baltistan’s mountainous regions and Pakistan’s plains, leaving a trail of death,
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G-B floods: put vulnerable segments at centre of response
Women are on the frontlines of caregiving, responsible for protecting children and older relatives in unsafe shelters, often while losing their own livelihoods—livestock, kitchen gardens, or home-based enterprises. They also face heightened risks of harassment and gender-based violence in overcrowded camps.
Children face disrupted education, exposure to contaminated water, and heightened risks of malnutrition and disease. For many, the trauma of losing homes and schools will have long-lasting effects.
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Karachi’s performing arts academy in crisis as students raise alarm
Karachi’s performing arts academy is in crisis as students raise an alarm
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Homegrown healing: respect nature, restore Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan has borne the brunt of torrential rains, cloudbursts, and glacial lake disasters claiming 41 lives and displacing hundreds of people and washing away crop lands, orchards, communication, electricity and water supply infrastructures in three divisions of Gilgit-Baltistan.
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A glacier’s lament for the Earth
by Israruddin Israr The journey began at tranquil Borith Lake, its calm waters mirroring the rugged grandeur of the Karakoram
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