A misguided call: Gilgit-Baltistan is not waiting for India
by Ghulam Amin Beg In his article titled “Freed from Pakistan’s Shackles: India’s Time to Bring Gilgit-Baltistan Home,” published on
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Opinion
A critical analysis of learning crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan schools
Gilgit-Baltistan’s learning crisis is not an isolated administrative lapse. It is a symptom of systemic neglect, class oppression, and institutional failure.
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Security vs hospitality: a call for smarter tourism regulation in G-B
by Ghulam Amin Beg Hunza’s breathtaking landscapes, nestled in the Karakoram mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, have increasingly come to symbolize Pakistan’s
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Forts of Potohar — guardians of history and culture
by Farman Ali The Potohar region, with its rugged charm and profound historical depth, has long captivated the imagination of
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Debt chains and gated colonies: empire of hyper-colonialism
“Akhtar Ali Syed explores how domination is not only imposed by foreign entities but is equally entrenched through domestic actors
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Pakistan in peril: economic ruin and militarisation of society
Democratic decentralisation such as granting ownership of resources to the people of Balochistan, Pakhtunkhwa, and internal autonomy, self-rule to Gilgit-Baltistan, could mitigate extremist militancy and separatist impulses
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Resource capture in Gilgit-Baltistan
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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AWP backs dam affectees, opposes mineral exploitation in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Awami Workers Party (AWP) has declared its unwavering solidarity with the protest movement led by the people of Diamer
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UK aid cuts may jeopardise climate pledges to vulnerable nations
The reduction in the UK’s aid budget raises critical questions about the country’s commitment to supporting developing nations in tackling climate change. At a time when global cooperation is essential, these cuts could weaken international climate action efforts and leave vulnerable communities struggling without the promised financial support.
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Editorial: The unyielding cry of Gilgit-Baltistan’s oppressed
CR Akbar Shah The historic struggle of the Diamer Dam affected people has erupted into a defining moment of resistance,
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Stifled potential: how Pakistani academia fails researchers
by Z.A Zulfi A fellow researcher in a university once shared a striking anecdote. During a conversation, he jokingly rebuked
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Prince Karim Aga Khan — a visionary leader and philanthropist
by Roheena Ali Shah The passing away of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan marks a moment of profound global
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Pakistan’s power crisis: causes, consequences and solutions
Is the revised PPAs (power producers agreements) with 17 IPPs a viable solution? by Noor Fatima The power sector in
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Rise of radical right: global ascendancy of fascism, xenophobia
Trump’s actions mirror global trends where authoritarian regimes marginalise women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and minorities by exploiting cultural conservatism and far-right
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Reform vs curtailing old-age security
Pensions serve as essential old-age security, especially since physical and mental capacities often decline after sixty years, making it difficult, if not impossible, to secure or continue employment at that stage of life.
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