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 …
In Gilgit-Baltistan, exists a remarkable oasis with high literacy rates and gender equality. By Sam Dalrymple In the disputed Karakoram mountains, the isolated Hunza valley feels cut off from the fractious politics surrounding it. As one approaches 8,200 feet, pine forests and orchards envelop villages that glint orange with apricots drying on their rooftops. The blue and mustard shuttlecock burqas, …
Govt to table the proposed GB 2019 Act in upcoming session of the lower house of parliament: NA body told ISLAMABAD: The government will table the proposed reforms bill for Gilgit-Baltistan in the upcoming National Assembly session for debate and approval, reported APP, the state-owned news service. It was revealed by the state minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Amin Gandapur during the maiden meeting …
By Haider Ali The electricity crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan’s major cities is getting a worse crippling civic, commercial and social life. Frequent protests by the residents and political activists in GB and other cities of Pakistan have fallen on deaf ears and the power department officials seem unmoved of the woes of the people, especially the students and patients. Whenever there …
Awami Action Committee Baltistan chapter to launch movement against GB division, revival of Numbardari system Herald Correspondent SKARDU: The Awami Action Committee Baltistan chapter has opposed division of Gilgit-Baltistan and revival of the numbardari system described it a move to grab public land and resources and to strengthen the bureaucratic system in the disputed mountainous region. “A conspiracy is being …
By Mesum Qasmi Gilgit-Baltistan is known for its serenity and nature but the beauty fails to cloud grievances of its two million inhabitants who have been deprived of their constitutional, democratic and basic human rights for over seven decades now. State tied up the region with Kashmir dispute in anticipation to garner votes if a plebiscite is held on the …
Over 60 international and national skiers are taking part in various categories HAH Report GILGIT: The Chief of the Air Staff International Karakoram Alpine Ski Cup competition kicked off at Naltar ski resort 25km from here on Tuesday. Located at 3,350m (10,500 feet) high altitude in the Karakoram Range, and 25 kilometers from the mountainous region’s capital, Naltar is the oldest …
Herald Report Islamabad As the legal battle for the constitutional rights of Gilgit-Baltistan enter a crucial stage, lawyers have also intensified their consultation process with all stakeholders eliciting their views on the issue. The bar members will meet Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman who is expected to arrive in the federal capital on Saturday to join the lawyers and discuss …
Staff Report Islamabad, Oct 2: A woman from Gilgit-Baltistan is waiting for relatives at Edhi Home, H-8 Sector, for four days. The woman, in her early 30s who speaks Shina language, reportedly seems to be mentally-disturbed. The Golra police found her at G-13 Sector and handed over to Edhi Home officials. However, when this reporter tried to meet her to get …
By Catriona Luke Once again the Diamer-Bhasha dam, 40 kilometers downstream of Chilas, is on the agenda for development. It would be a catastrophe for the region, which could include the loss of 30,000 historic petroglyphs on 5,000 stones and 22 villages in the area. More than 170 kilometers from Islamabad as the crow flies, over some of the most …
