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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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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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
Read MoreResilient rebuilding for climate-smart mountain communities
by 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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Disasters in Gilgit-Baltistan: surge in waterborne diseases
by Sadia Gulzar Over the past month, heavy rains, cloudbursts, and flash floods in Gilgit-Baltistan have not only caused deaths
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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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Gilgit-Baltistan: smoking, vaping pose a growing health emergency
by Sadia Gulzar The migration of young people from Gilgit-Baltistan to distant urban centres in pursuit of academic excellence and
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Javed Naji’s assassination sparks uproar in Gilgit-Baltistan
by F.Ali & Nadeem Aman The political landscape of Gilgit-Baltistan was jolted last week by the brazen daylight assassination of
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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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Urban isolation — the silent tragedy of modern life
By Wazir Aftab Hussain In a deeply tragic and heartbreaking development, the decayed body of Pakistani model and actor Humaira
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AWP protests Israeli, US aggression on Iran, Gaza
Islamabad, June 25: The Awami Workers Party held protests, in Sindh, Punjab and Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday against the US-backed Israeli
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