Heavy rains triggered destructive mudslides in Gilgit’s Jutal area, demolishing homes and damaging vast stretches of farmland. The flood swept through houses, destroyed hundreds of kanals of agricultural land, and ruined crops and orchards. Meanwhile, multiple cities across Pakistan are experiencing or bracing for flood conditions due to rising river levels and ongoing monsoon rains. […]
Gilgit Baltistan
PAF C-130 rescues 125 from Gilgit in urgent airlift
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully carried out a special rescue operation in Gilgit-Baltistan, airlifting 125 stranded individuals using a C-130 aircraft. According to official sources, the special flight was launched to evacuate tourists and local residents affected by recent disruptions in the region. The PAF C-130 took off from Nur Khan Airbase at 7:55 […]
Deadly landslides sweep GB: 9 Dead, hundreds stranded
At least nine people have died and dozens injured as floods and landslides, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, continue to devastate Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), officials confirmed on Friday. The region, already vulnerable to climate change, faced intense damage due to cloudbursts and flash flooding in areas like Babusar and Naran earlier this week. According to GB […]
Floods kill nine, wash away homes in Gilgit Baltistan
At least nine people have died and dozens remain missing as climate-driven disasters continue to batter Gilgit Baltistan. Over the past two weeks, heavy rains, glacial melts, and heatwaves triggered flash floods and landslides, destroying homes and cutting off villages. Officials confirmed the death toll on Thursday, warning it could rise as rescue teams search […]
GB recommends five-year hotel ban to save Hunza lakes
The Gilgit-Baltistan Environmental Protection Agency (GB-EPA) has recommended a five-year ban on hotel construction and expansion near three popular lakes in central Hunza. These include Attabad, Duiker, and Borit Lakes. The agency warned that uncontrolled development is causing serious harm to the region’s ecosystem, water quality, and tourism sustainability. The move follows a recent incident […]
Tragedy strikes in Gilgit: groom among six killed as vehicle falls into river
GILGIT – A wedding celebration turned into a heartbreaking tragedy on Sunday when a vehicle carrying the groom and his family plunged into a river in Gilgit’s Chalt Nagar area, killing all six passengers. The victims were all members of the same family. According to rescue officials, the accident occurred while the family was on […]
Women Sports Gala turns into Meena Bazar
Women’s Sports Gala that was going to be held today, 5 October 2022 is now converted into Meena Bazar for ladies due to pressure and protests of opposition. The Festivity has constantly been criticized and called “Vulgarity” by religious groups. Office of the Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan Twitter account has updated about the festivity turning […]
Objections of opposition in Gilgit-Baltistan women sports Gala
The first ever Gilgit-Baltistan Women’s Sport Gala that is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 5th October 2022. All the arrangements of the festival has been finalized. The festivity is being organized by the Gilgit-Baltistan government. However, the opposition parties have opposed the festivity. It is under criticism from religious parties. The festivity and sports […]
President Alvi accepts resignation of GB Governor Jalal Hussain Maqpoon
On Saturday, President Dr Arif Alvi accepted the resignation of Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon. The president also named Syed Amjad Ali, Speaker of the Gilgit Baltistan Assembly, as interim governor until a new governor is selected. Separately, the president named Zaheer Pervaiz Khan, a former 21-grade foreign office official, to the Federal Public Service Commission. […]
NCHD to take various activities in GB
ISLAMABAD: National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) would take various activities with prime focus in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) aiming to enhance future interventions through donors. Talking to APP, senior official of NCHD said with the development of a long-term strategy, Gilgit-Baltistan will have a clear way forward for quality education, and will be in a strong […]