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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by Israruddin Israr The journey began at tranquil Borith Lake, its calm waters mirroring the rugged grandeur of the Karakoram
Read Moreby Fazal Saadi The sky tore open, and hell poured out in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghizer District. What followed was an avalanche
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by Mishal Jahan This summer Gilgit-Baltistan experienced one of its harshest flood seasons in recent times. Accelerated glacial melt, compounded
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by Safiullah Baig The much-publicised Silk Route Festival, dubbed a cultural celebration, opened on Saturday at Hunza’s main town, Karimabad.
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by Safiullah Baig The recent devastating floods and ecological disasters in Gilgit-Baltistan are not isolated natural events. They are the
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From the Luxus Hotel to border trade—a legacy of colonial exploitation by Farman Baig Behind the glittering facade of the
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By F. Ali Islamabad: A dynamic group exhibition that opened at Gallery 6 on May 24 captures the evolving voice
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News Desk Islamabad: The Progressive Students Federation (PrSF), a Left-wing student body has expressed ‘unwavering solidarity’ with the ongoing resistance
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The Party warns of ecological, and social crises if the pillage of mineral, and water resources continues, expresses solidarity with
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Resource capture in Gilgit-Baltistan is a stark reminder of the region’s continued exploitation and marginalisation. The control of the Sost Dry Port, the leasing of mineral resources to non-local investors, and the disregard for environmental and indigenous laws all point to a systemic pattern of exclusion and exploitation. If this trend continues, Gilgit-Baltistan risks becoming a textbook example of how powerful actors can hijack development initiatives to serve their interests at the expense of local communities and the environment.
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The Awami Workers Party (AWP) has declared its unwavering solidarity with the protest movement led by the people of Diamer
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Roughly a quarter of the global population grappled with at least 30 days of dangerous heat this year, while the planet hit its hottest day on record in July. In 2024, there were 24 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters from January to November 2024 – a total second only to the 28 annual disasters experienced in 2023. Among them, the US logged one of its deadliest hurricanes as the furious storm Helene roared across the south-east and swept through Appalachian mountain towns.
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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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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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