Gilgit-Baltistan and the question of status on April 21, 2021The interim status of province is deliberately framed as a bottom-up policy, since the decision was made at the local legislative assembly level. This narrative aims to counter Indian claims to Gilgit-Baltistan within the broader context of the Kashmir dispute Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is a diverse region and a distinct political entity, formerly known by different […]
Ethical reporting needed in Gilgit-Baltistan on April 13, 2021The global pandemic has hit the media industry hard, especially from a business standpoint. Yet the fallout is not uniform. In Gilgit-Baltistan, for example, journalism is still in its infancy. Residents rely on national television channels as a primary news source. Print media lags behind given logistical issues related to distance and cost. Digital media […]