The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly completed its five-year term after passing 12 key bills on its last day. Lawmakers approved tourism and tobacco control bills and supported the regularisation of Rescue 1122 and council staff. The speaker said democratic progress in GB is still developing. He added that members tried to address public issues throughout the term. […]
Gilgit Baltistan
Freelancers in Gilgit-Baltistan earn $15M, surpassing local IT firms
Gilgit-Baltistan’s freelancing community is generating an estimated $15 million annually, far exceeding the $3.5 million revenue of local IT companies. The region’s tech sector, including both freelancers and firms, earns between $15 million and $18 million per year, according to the Gilgit-Baltistan IT and ITeS Sector Diagnostic Report by P@SHA. Freelancers, numbering 3,000–4,000, provide services […]
Trade resumes as GB traders end Sost Port protest
After more than two months of protest, traders in Gilgit-Baltistan have ended their sit-in at the Sost Dry Port. The protest had begun in July over taxation policies and the suspension of customs clearance at the key trade route. Trade leader Javed Hussain announced the decision after consultations with the supreme council, which represented the […]
Hasan Raheem’s Gilgiti Wedding Goes Viral
Singer Hasan Raheem’s wedding this August captured the attention of fans across social media, with clips of the artist in traditional Gilgit attire going viral. Speaking to Haroon Rashid on the BBC Asian Network, Raheem credited his mother for emphasizing cultural tradition at the event. Videos of Raheem dancing at his wedding flooded social media, […]
Mild earthquake rattles Gilgit-Baltistan, no damage reported
A mild earthquake jolted Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday, sparking brief panic among residents. Tremors were felt in Gilgit, Skardu, Astore, and surrounding areas, forcing many people to rush outdoors in fear. According to the Seismological Center, the quake measured 3.7 on the Richter scale and struck at a depth of 25 kilometers. Its epicenter was recorded […]
Tragic MI-17 crash in Gilgit claims five lives
A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed near Hudor village in Gilgit-Baltistan during a routine training flight. The crash happened around 10 a.m. due to a technical fault, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. All five crew members onboard were martyred in the accident. The deceased included two majors—Major Atif and Major Faisal—along with Flight Engineer Naib […]
Five killed in Gilgit-Baltistan helicopter crash near Chilas
A government helicopter crashed near Chilas on Monday, killing all five people on board. Officials confirmed that the helicopter developed a technical fault and went down during an attempted emergency landing. The victims included two pilots and three technical staff members. The crash occurred as the crew was testing a newly proposed helipad in the […]
Tensions rise in Gilgit Baltistan amid flood disaster
Gilgit-Baltistan is facing a dual challenge as a long-standing boundary dispute between Ghizer and Diamer communities has resurfaced during devastating floods that continue to damage lives and property. Officials confirmed that tensions in the Singal Nallah area escalated on Monday when armed men were seen near the disputed land, a day after floods struck both […]
Glacial flood hits Gilgit, dozens rescued
Several villages in Gilgit’s Ghizer district were submerged due to a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), said Gilgit-Baltistan Government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq. The flood caused significant financial losses but, fortunately, no casualties. The glacier burst occurred in the Talidas area of Gupis, Ghizer, and while the river flow has stopped advancing, risks of further damage […]
UK provides £1.33 million aid to support Pakistan flood victims
The United Kingdom has pledged £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to assist Pakistan’s relief efforts amid devastating monsoon floods that have affected hundreds of thousands across the country. The funding will help more than 223,000 people in seven districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Gilgit Baltistan (GB), providing emergency food, water, medical support, and […]