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‘Look, I did it without you’

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I lost my brother but not the courage we shared, says the award-winning documentary ‘Unsung Heroes’ Pakistan Shero fame climber Shakela Nazar By Raheem Sherazi Shakeela and Nadeema during the climb of Yazghel Sar Peak in Shimshal. Photo: Qudrat Ali “Look! I did what I could not in your life without you.” These are the words of Shakila Numa, one …

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Argentinean football idol Diego Maradona dies

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November 25, 2020
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News Desk World’s football legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest ever players, died of a heart attack at his home in San Andres neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday, his lawyer said. The football legend with Evo Moralas and Hugo Chavez. Photo: TeleSure Maradona, 60, the Latin American idol had recently battled health issues and underwent …

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Adventure tourism hit hard by Covid-19

By thehighasia
May 18, 2020
in :  Baltistan Division, Chitral, Climbing, Features, Gilgit-Baltistan, High Asia Region, Himalayas, Hindu Kush Ranges, Karakoram Ranges, Latest, Mountaineering, Pakistan, Slider, Social Distancing, Sports, Tourism
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Globally over 75m jobs are at risk in tour and hospitality sectors, 48.7m in Asia-Pacific and 75,000 in Pakistan   High Asia Herald Report As adventure tourism season in Pakistan draws closer and the country reeling from the devastating impact of coronavirus pandemic, the tour operators in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral are still hoping against hope. Although Pakistan has eased lockdown and …

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A musical tribute to climber duo who died on Nanga Parbat

By thehighasia
May 12, 2020
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Herald Report An Italian hard rock ballad has penned a song to in memory of two young climbers who met a tragic death while pursuing their passion on one of the 14 high mountains in the Pakistani-administered Gilgit-Baltistan region. The tragic end of Italian climber Daniele Nardi and his British colleague Tom Ballard during an ascent on the most difficult …

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Global tourist arrivals could fall by 80pc: reports

By thehighasia
May 11, 2020
in :  Baltistan Division, Central Asia, Economy, Europe, Features, Ghizer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Health, High Asia Region, Himalayas, Hindu Kush Ranges, Karakoram Ranges, Latest, Lockdown, Mountaineering, Nepal, Pakistan, Pandemic, Sanitaization, Slider, South Asia, Sports, Tourism, World
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The pandemic causes a 22% decline in tourist arrivals in Q1, or $80bn loss, says UNWTO reports   Herald Report The coronavirus pandemic has caused 22% fall in international tourist arrivals in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year 2020 and could further drop by 60-80% over the whole year, says a report. The UN tourism watchdog says 67 …

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There’s still hope for Karakoram climbing in 2020

By thehighasia
April 20, 2020
in :  Baltistan Division, Climbing, Diamer District, Features, Gilgit-Baltistan, High Asia Region, Karakoram Ranges, Latest, Lockdown, Mountaineering, Pakistan, Pandemic, People, Slider, Sports, Tourism, World
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News Desk As some countries start to see light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel and authorities struggle to balance safety and the economy, a few signals hint that hope is not lost for the summer climbing season in Pakistan, writes Angela Benavides in the ExplorersWeb. Like every other country in the world, Pakistan is suffering from the pandemic. …

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Pakistan women stun Windies to launch T20 World Cup campaign

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February 27, 2020
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Bismah, Dar and Javeria give Pakistan an opening victory of Women’s T20 World Cup 2020   CANBERRA: Pakistan’s women launched their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup with a magnificent eight-wicket win over West Indies in a group ‘B’ match when they outperformed the 2016 winners at the Manuka Oval ground in Canberra on Wednesday. Sharp New Ball bowling …

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Five-time Grand Slam winner Sharapova calls time on career

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February 27, 2020
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The 32-year-old Russian tennis star will be remembered in many corners of her sport with respect more than affection   BERLIN: Maria Sharapova, the Russian five-time Grand Slam champion who became one of the highest-paid sportswomen in the world, announced her retirement at the age of 32 on Wednesday. She will be remembered in many corners of her sport with …

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The volcanic seven summits

By thehighasia
January 27, 2020
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Mount Damavand, Alborz mountain range, Iran. Photo: Matthew Traver by Matthew Traver Since 1980, more than 400 people have climbed the Seven Summits — the highest mountains on each continent writes Matthew Traver in the ExplorersWeb.Com. A lesser-known and rarely attempted sister challenge is the Volcanic Seven Summits, which was first accomplished by Italian Mario Trimeri and 16-year-old Romanian Crina …

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In a first, skiing training camp starts in Chitral

By thehighasia
January 6, 2020
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by Fakhr-e-Alam The first-ever, a snow skiing training camp was held in upper Chitral for young winter sports enthusiasts. Asif Murad, an emerging activist of Chitral had organized the five-day snow skiing training camp at Kaklasht under his organization “Hindukush Mountaineering and Adventure Club”. The camp is attended by more than 50 young people including girls, from Chitral, Hunza, and …

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Thrilling winter sports events kick off at Naltar from today

By thehighasia
December 27, 2019
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Thrilling winter sports events kick off at Naltar today. Over 2 dozen national and international skiers participating in various championships.

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Kulsoom Hazara: Pakistan’s karate superstar

By thehighasia
December 22, 2019
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Nothing is impossible for the girl who lost her parents before her 10th birthday. Her resilience has taken her from strength to strength

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ICC selects Nida Dar for its T20I team of the year

By thehighasia
December 17, 2019
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Herald Report Pakistan’s Nida Dar has been picked in the International Council of Cricket (ICC) Women’s T20I team of the year. The 32-year-old, popularly known as Lady Lala, is the only Pakistani player in the 11-member squad led by Australia’s Meg Lanning. The maximum number of players has also been selected from Australia namely Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, and Megan Schutt. Other …

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GBCL season 4 kicks off with musical show

By thehighasia
December 16, 2019
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Reviving folk music of mountains Paying tribute to mountainears singing one of famous poetry of Sahid Akhtar Qalandari on mountain day celebration held here at Islamabad.Special thanks to ustad Anwar Hamia on stage playing traditional flute (Tutak/Taroie) and other musicians thanks alot you people rocked.."آونے حسنے جادو بعلا بے بے امتحان بعلا جا عاشقعیہدیش دیشولو ٹھموکہ اومعیبان اونے عاشق تنصفاتین …

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Athlete from Balochistan bags gold at Asian games

By thehighasia
December 3, 2019
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There's more to our Hazara town than just bomb blasts: Shahida Abbasi

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