Gilgit Baltistan Archives

Gilgit-Baltistan govt launches free meal initiative in public schools

The government of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) has become another region to take steps to launch the free meal and health improvement programme for...

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Over 800 adventure tourists apply to visit Pakistan this summer

The Pakistan government has received more than 800 applications from adventure tourists across the world and is expected to welcome at least...

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Hassanabad bridge collapses as water from melting glacier causes flood amid heatwave

Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Chief Secretary Mohyuddin Wani assured that the condition of the post-Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) at Hassanabad bridge is under...

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Pakistan’s youngest athlete Mahnoor Saleh becomes IUCN Youth Ambassador

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has declared Pakistan’s young athlete Mahnoor Saleh as its Youth Ambassador. IUCN helps to...

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Five man-made artificial glaciers set up in Gilgit-Baltistan

The University of Gilgit-Baltistan, Karakoram International University Gilgit, and WAFA Foundation in partnership with the local residents have constructed five artificial glaciers...

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Skardu International Airport, Jaglot-Skardu road to turn GB into top tourist spot

The Skardu International Airport and Jaglot-Skardu road have been inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit to the region. Previously,...

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Government to introduce high speed internet in Northern Areas

High-speed internet facilities will be accessible shortly in Kaghan, Chitral, Naran, Neelum Valley, and other tourism hotspots in the northern areas of...

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China donates 30,000 food packages to Gilgit-Baltistan

At least 30,000 food packages have been donated by the Chinese government for distribution among the poor residents of Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the...

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Sirbaz Khan becomes the first Pakistani to scale 9 of the world’s 14 highest peaks

Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan superseded to attain the title of the first Pakistani to climb nine of the world’s highest 14 peaks, each having height...

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HEC announces undergraduate scholarships for students of Gilgit-Baltistan

The undergraduate scholarships have been announced by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the students of Gilgit-Baltistan. As per the announcement from HEC,...

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Up to 700,000 tourists have visited Gilgit Baltistan in last three months

Around 700,000 tourists including local and foreign had visited the scenic mountainous region of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) in over the last three...

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PIA launches largest flight operation for northern areas

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has inaugurated the country’s biggest flight operation to the northern areas, after worldwide travel limitations imposed by Covid-19...

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Sajid Ali Sadpara-Elia Saikaly to search for missing K2 climbers

Sajid Ali Sadpara and Canadian Filmmaker Elia Saikaly are going to launch a ground search of the three missing K2 climbers. On Thursday, the son of legendary mountaineer...

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Gilgit Baltistan presents Rs 106 billion budget for FY22

The annual budget of Gilgit-Baltistan for the fiscal year 2021-22 was presented with a total volume of Rs 106 billion. On Saturday, the Finance Minister...

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Angora rabbit farming launched in Gilgit Baltistan

An Angora rabbit breeding special project has been established in Gilgit-Baltistan to increase the production of wool products.  Angora Rabbit is one of the domestic...

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3,500 new posts to be created in Gilgit Baltistan police

Gilgit-Baltistan government has sent a summary to the federal government for approval of 3,500 new posts in the region’s police department. On...

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Vaccination certificate must for travel to Gilgit Baltistan

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a new covid-19 travel advisory that the travellers above the age of 50 would be permitted to...

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PM Khan lays foundation for first IT Park in Hunza

Prime Minister Imran Khan has unveiled the commemoration at a ceremony in Chinarbagh, Gilgit to lay the foundation of first Information Technology...

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PM Imran announces Rs 370 billion development package for Gilgit Baltistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a 5-year development package worth Rs 370 billion for Gilgit Baltistan. On Friday, during the PM’s...

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China agrees to open Khunjerab border for trade

After a number of requests of Pakistan to China, the Chinese government now has agreed to open the Khunjerab border, keeping in...

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PIA all set to start flights from Lahore to Skardu, Gilgit

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is going to operate weekly flights from Lahore to Skardu and Gilgit next month. It was revealed that PIA has decided to operate...

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Gilgit-Baltistan declared coronavirus-free

Under the third wave of covid-19 in the country, Gilgit-Baltistan has been declared a COVID-free region with zero active cases. When coronavirus has...

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Pissan cricket stadium to be built in Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, this year

The government of Gilgit Baltistan has decided to construct a cricket stadium at Pissan surrounded by perfect natural scenery of Nagar Valley...

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Gilgit Baltistan attracts investment worth $10 million by Pak Greenland

Pak Greenland Corporation, a company owned by overseas Pakistanis, has decided investment $10 million in Gilgit Baltistan (G-B) over the next five...

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3rd-day rescue operation launches for Sadpara, two other mountaineers missing on K2

Third-day search and rescue operation has been launched by Pakistan Army with local mountaineers to find missing climbers Ali Sadpara, John Snorri...

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Pakistan plans alternate 350 km shorter CPEC route to connect China

Pakistan is going to have another major route connecting China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the alternate route would be around...

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Around 50 rare Himalayan ibex filmed in Hunza Valley

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) of Pakistan has captured rare footage of about 50 Himalayan ibex roaming near Khyber village, Passu...

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Govt mulling major economic package for Gilgit Baltistan uplift

The federal government is going to announce a major economic package for Gilgit Baltistan soon after finalizing the historic development plan. On...

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International Mountain Day: Netizens cherish the tall and majestic Pakistan’s peaks

The International Mountain Day celebrated first time in 2003 is now celebrated every year on the 11th of December every year, this...

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John Snorri, Ali and Sajid Sadpara at K2 base camp for first winter ascent in history

John Snorri, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and Sajid Ali Sadpara are already at K2 base camp to begin their winter expedition to summit the world’s second-highest...

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This is the Muchu Chhish in Pakistan, the world’s highest unclimbed mountain

Muchu Chhish is located in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan and is the highest unexplored peak in the world. Apart from the experienced climbers, there...

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Gilgit-Baltistan Election 2020: PTI leads with 10 seats; independents bag 7 & PPP 4

There was a hustle and bustle in the past few days in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as residents of the picturesque snow-covered mountainous region enjoyed political rallies...

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PM Imran announces granting Gilgit-Baltistan provisional provincial status

On Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced granting the provisional-provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan during the celebrations of the region’s 73rd Independence Day....

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WBSC names Skardu baseball field as world’s highest

Skardu, the scenic valley and gateway to 8,000-meter-plus peaks in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, now has the honor of having the world’s...

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Govt committed to socio-economic development of Gilgit-Baltistan

Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission said that the government is fully committed to achieving political stability and socio-economic development of...

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FAO opens Chilgoza Processing Unit in Diamer, Gilgit Baltistan

Under the project of “Reversing Deforestation and Degradation in High Conservation Value Chilgoza Pine Forests in Pakistan”, the United Nations’ Food and...

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Pakistan to hold assembly elections in Gilgit-Baltistan on November 15

On Wednesday, President Dr. Arif Alvi issued an official notification where the date for the once-postponed elections for the legislative assembly of...

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Gilgit-Baltistan to soon be made full-fledged 5th Pakistani province

Gilgit-Baltistan is going to be given a status of a full-fledged province with all constitutional rights, including its representation in the Senate...

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Pakistan Plans to Protect Ancient Rock Carvings at Diamer-Basha Dam site

The Cultural Heritage Management plans to protect the prehistoric rock carvings and inscriptions at the construction site of Diamer-Basha Dam through Pakistan’s...

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Tourism thrives post Covid lockdown as thousands flock to northern Pakistan

Tourism is thriving after 4 months of COVID lockdown as thousands of people flock to northern areas in Pakistan and now tourist...

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CPEC is transforming Pakistan’s remote Gilgit-Baltistan

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is transforming the remote Gilgit-Baltistan into a lucrative business hub of Pakistan. Gilgit-Baltistan was once known...