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‘Most ice on earth is very close to melting conditions’

By thehighasia
January 10, 2020
in :  Baltistan Division, Central Asia, Chitral, Climate Change, Democracy, High Asia Region, Himalayas, Latest, Latest News, Science &Technology, Slider, Society, World
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Even if we change our emissions now, we are committed to a lot of ice melt, says Prof. Kääb. Image credit: Sharada Prasad We need to understand how glaciers are shrinking in order to better adapt to climate change impacts such as changes to water supply, landslides, and avalanches, says Prof Andreas Kääb from the University of Oslo in Norway …

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Finnish celebrity, two others to attempt Broad peak in winter

By thehighasia
December 16, 2019
in :  Baltistan Division, Climbing, Himalayas, Latest, People, Showbiz, Women
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The trio from Poland, Canada, and Finland are in Skardu to attempt the 12th highest mountain peak in the world this winter

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Students march from mountains to plains for rights

By thehighasia
November 30, 2019
in :  Baltistan Division, Democracy, Education, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Latest, Pakistan, Politics, Revolution, Slider, Women
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The “Students Solidarity March” was organised by Students Action Committee (SAC) — a conglomerate of 28 left-wing and nationalist student, and feminist organizations from Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, and Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan By Haider Ali LAHORE: Thousands of students in droves marched on Friday in unison from mountains to plains of Pakistan demanding the restoration of student unions, increase …

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Timber, rock and stone

By Editor
November 29, 2019
in :  Architecture, Baltistan Division, Conservation, Features, Heritage, Khaplu, Tourism
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Herald Report  Something remarkable is taking place around the Shigar and Khaplu forts of Baltistan. Immersed in the breathtaking scenery of the Karakoram Mountains — some of the highest in the world — and steeped in four centuries of folklore and legends, community heritage and culture are being revitalised, according to a report published on AKDN website.  Remote communities are …

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Climate change: cryosphere loss impact on livelihoods of mountain communities

By Editor
November 6, 2019
in :  Baltistan Division, Climate Change, Environment, Gilgit-Baltistan, Himalayas, Hindu Kush Ranges, Karakoram Ranges, Latest, Slider
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The cryosphere thinning results in the loss of rare species and their habitats, changes in infrastructure, food, and water: Dr Sitara Parveen Herald Report The thinning of the cryosphere is a major threat to the livelihoods of the mountain communities in north-western Himalaya, Trans-Himalaya, the Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges. There is a need for adaptive strategies to cope …

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Death toll in Babusar bus crash rises to 26

By thehighasia
September 22, 2019
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11 passengers injured; 16 army personnel among 37 passengers were traveling in the bus from Skardu to Rawalpindi Our Correspondent GILGIT/Islamabad: Army personnel among 26 passengers killed in a bus crash at Babusar, near Chilas, police and rescue and disaster management sources told The High Asia Herald. At least 11 passengers, including women and children, were injured, said the Diamer …

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Baltistan’s scenic beauty beyond description

By thehighasia
August 28, 2019
in :  Baltistan Division, Features, Gilgit-Baltistan, Himalayas, Karakoram Ranges, Latest, Mountaineering, People, Slider, Society, Tourism
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View of K-2 & Mashabrum from Sonmotawa Machulu  by Seema Mir SKARDU: The natural beauty of Baltistan Division of Gilgit-Baltistan is beyond description. The unique landscape comprising highest cold desert, glaciers, lakes, streams, lofty mountain ranges — Karakorum and Himalayas — and the mighty River Indus makes it one of the best global tourist destination attracting a large number of …

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Nadir Magsi wins Sarfa Ranga Cold Desert jeep rally

By thehighasia
August 25, 2019
in :  Baltistan Division, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Latest, Latest News, Slider, Sport News, Sports, Tourism
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  Check out the glimpse from today's Qualifying round. The veteran Nadir Magsi with his FJ Cruiser in today's Qualifying Round at Sarfaranga Desert Rally 2019 in collaboration with Gilgit Baltistan Government and Powered by Toyota. Posted by PakWheels.com on Saturday, August 24, 2019 In women’s category Rashida Abdullah wins the race; in bikers race Ibrahim wins; a total of …

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Modi sets worst example of tyranny in IoK: Bilwal

By thehighasia
August 25, 2019
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https://youtu.be/0docWadtm4g   PTI govt’s foreign policy has left Pakistan isolated on world stage: Bilawal   Herald Correspondent SKARDU: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday blasted the PTI-led government for what he called flawed foreign and domestic policies. He also lambasted the Indian government for the clampdown in occupied Kashmir and arrests of political leaders and activists. “[Narendar] …

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Third edition of Sarfa Ranga cold desert rally kicks off

By thehighasia
August 24, 2019
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  A view of the track of the rally from the hanging brock at Hussainabad Four women among 70 drivers and 40 bikers participating in the rally; track extended from 45 to 55km Farman Baltistani SKARDU: The third edition of Sarfa Ranga Cold Desert rally started at Baltistan’s Shigar district on Saturday. Four women are among the 70 drivers and …

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Turtuk: the village that lost its country

By thehighasia
August 1, 2019
in :  Baltistan Division, Conflict, Features, Gilgit-Baltistan, India, Karakoram Ranges, Latest, Lifestyle, Pakistan, People, Slider, Society
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Turtuk was part of Pakistan until 1971, when the Indian army occupied the village during a border war along the Line of Control and never gave it back. By Dave Stamboulis A tumultuous history Turtuk is incredibly hard to get to. The small hamlet sits at the far end of Ladakh’s Nubra Valley in far northern India, hemmed in by …

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Three climbers from GB among 19 to reach K2 summit

By thehighasia
July 26, 2019
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Patience pays off for K2 climbers. In all 24 climbers make it to the summit of the savage mountain. This season’s success rate remains 100%   Herald Report Islamabad, July 26:  Patience paid off for the K2 climbers who remained on the mountain after the first summit attempt failed last week because of dangerous conditions. A total of 19 people …

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Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world’s highest war

By thehighasia
July 26, 2019
in :  Baltistan Division, Conflict, Features, Gilgit-Baltistan, Himalayas, Human Rights, Kashmir, Latest, Pakistan, People, Slider, World
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Almost 20 years on, thousands of displaced families from kargil are struggling in slums around Pakistan, waiting for government promises to materialise     By M Ilyas Khan BBC News Islamabad, July 26: The war began soon after Zainab Bibi was married in the spring of 1999. “We were at home and it was night time, around 8pm. We saw shells exploding on …

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Five Nepali climbers among 7 reach atop K2

By thehighasia
July 25, 2019
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Around 120 climbers are currently making their way up K2, in 10 separate teams   Herald Report Islamabad: Five Nepalis among seven climbers who reached on top of the 8,611 metres (28,251 feet) K2, the world’s second-highest peak on Wednesday, media reports said. Nirmal Purja and four others became the first climbers to stand atop the savage mountain at 7:50am Pakistan time …

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‘Ban on tourists’ entry to Baltistan’s restricted zones lifted’

By thehighasia
May 2, 2019
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Farman Baltistani SKARDU, May 2: A top army officer has said that ban on entry of tourists in restricted zones in Baltistan has been lifted to promote tourism in the region. “There were restricton on entry of domestic and foreign tourists in Kharmang, Tchorbat, Siachen, Gultary and Astore valleys which have now been lifted,” announced Force Commander Gilgit Baltistan Maj-General Ahsan …

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Tracking 3 decades of dramatic glacial lake growth

In the largest-ever study of glacial lakes, researchers using a 30-year satellite data record have found that the volume of these lakes worldwide has increased by about 50% since 1990 as glaciers melt and retreat due to climate change. Courtest: NASA/National Geographic

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