Anglo-Russian rivalry in Central Asia — the finale at the Pamirs-II
by Dr Zahid Usman The strategic importance of the Pamirs has always drawn the attention of the imperial powers. At
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Kashmir
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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AWP slams govt apathy over deadly floods in GB, Kashmir, K-P
Party leadership expresses deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives in Dain (Ishkoman), Khalti (Gupis), Bunardas (Chilas), Danyore, Swat,
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The Kashmir Files: Controversial Bollywood movie draws Kashmiris’ ire
The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) while condemning the newly released controversial Bollywood movie, The Kashmir Files, has termed it
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GB constitutional package: ‘move aims to legitimise colonial rule’
Young academic cautions youth about neoliberal ‘development mantra Special Correspondent Professor Zaighum Abbas speaking on the proposed provisional provincial status
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Making Gilgit-Baltistan fifth province
The matter of granting provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan involves a contested political process with multifarious implications to the interests of stakeholders
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Gilgit-Baltistan — a land of unknowns
Amir Hussain It might have been a chilly Saturday with clouds of victory hovering over the defence lines of Gilgit
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A case for participatory governance in G-B
By Ghulam Amin Beg The old Indian narrative on Jammu and Kashmir of a democratic dispensation, constitutionally guaranteed local autonomy
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Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan on Nov 15
General elections for the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) will be held on November 15, according to a summary moved by the government and approved by President Arif Alvi. The notification comes amid a plethora of rumours in power corridors on the constitutional status of the disputed region triggering a debate in mainstream and social media.
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Snow leopards community conservation in Kibber
Want to learn more about National Geographic’s feature on snow leopards and community conservation? Ajay Bijoor takes you behind the
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Opinion: Pakistan and the new great game
Senator Sherry Rehman Is the China-India conflict in the Himalayas blows hot and blows cold, Islamabad’s studied reticence has so
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MMD voices concern at lack of internet access to students
Herald Report Islamabad: A digital rights watchdog has expressed concern at the difficulties being faced by students in attending online classes
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Students take to roads: protest against online classes, poor internet service
https://www.facebook.com/allbaltistanmovement/videos/720184605408660/?t=22 Students from GB, Kashmir, ex-Fata districts, Seraiki and Balochistan regions demand suspension of online classes, waiver of fees Inayat
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Book: Tribes of the Hindoo Koosh
British colonial officer John Biddulph’s book is considered as one of the pioneering works in English that provided an insight to
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Love in the time of corona: time to build South Asian cooperation
“Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different.
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