Malupa tragedy’s wake-up call: fix Jaglot-Skardu Highway
by Roheena Ali Shah As Gilgit-Baltistan mourns the loss of five more lives, the message is clear: enough is enough.
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Baltistan
Hyper-tourism: Skardu residents’ predicament
The recent surge in tourism — often referred to as “hyper-tourism” — has cast a shadow over Skardu once-idyllic haven. The influx of vehicles has overwhelmed the city’s already fragile ecology and poor infrastructure, creating significant challenges for the local population.To ensure that tourism remains a blessing rather than a problem in the region, a multi-layered approach is needed to ameliorate the situation.
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Caught in the web of honour and betrayal
Pakistan is one of the most dangerous places for women and girls. Violence against women and girls is rising throughout the country. According to human rights reports roughly 1,000 women are killed in so-called honor-related crime every year. Supposedly egalitarian societies like Gilgit-Baltistan are no exception. A girl was murdered in Kharmang, Baltistan, by her brother after a video became viral on social media.
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Disaster risk management: GBDMA role slammed
Media, activists call for creating awareness about disaster risk management, quake-resistance infrastructures; special focus on differently-abled persons needs By Ghulamuddin
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Siachen: two pilots die in a copter crash
Herald Report Islamabad, Dec 6: Two pilots have embraced martyrdom on Monday after an Army Aviation helicopter crashed at Siachen
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12 HAPs from Hushe scale skyscrapers of Karakoram
Young climbers made their debut climbing of 8000er after getting training from Hushe Welfare Mountaineering and Climbing School
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More than ‘ethnic’ cuisines-II
Naba Basar discovers the secrets of healthy, organic and innovative mountain cuisine from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. She shares her experiences
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Naba Basar discovers the secrets of healthy, organic and innovative mountain cuisine from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. She shares her experiences
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Where did the name K2 come from?
In 1856, the Maharaja Gulab Singh ruled the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir, with the blessing of the British.
Read MoreFour of a family among 26 perish in Rondu coaster accident
10 bodies have been fished out of the might Indus; rescue work continues to recover 16 others HAH Correspondent SKARDU,
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Timber, rock and stone
Herald Report Something remarkable is taking place around the Shigar and Khaplu forts of Baltistan. Immersed in the breathtaking scenery
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Baltistan’s scenic beauty beyond description
View of K-2 & Mashabrum from Sonmotawa Machulu by Seema Mir SKARDU: The natural beauty of Baltistan Division of Gilgit-Baltistan
Read MoreThird edition of Sarfa Ranga cold desert rally kicks off
A view of the track of the rally from the hanging brock at Hussainabad Four women among 70 drivers
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A remarkable K2 season wraps up
In all 24 climbers put their foot on the top of the savage mountain this season. Herald Report Islamabad:
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GB youth protest land grabbing, Handrap incident
GBYA, ‘Save GB Movement’ activists seek an end to occupation of community lands, resources by state under the pretext of development
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