Sultan Shoaib

In 2010 a massive landslide triggered by an earthquake damaged Attabad village in breathtaking Hunza Valley, some 150 km away from Gilgit city. The disaster unleashed a torrent of boulders that badly affected the village and four neighboring settlements – Ainabad, Shishkat, Gulmit, and Gulkin. The tragedy claimed 20 lives and left over 6,000 villagers […]

At a time when Pakistan in under severe climate change threats, fresh afforestation and protecting existing forest covered area has become a challenge for the federal and provincial governments. With forests in many areas under extreme pressure due to mounting power prices and activities of timber mafia, the responsibility on the government departments to preserve […]

Gilgit Baltistan, a region of breathtaking beauty and cherry orchards, has emerged as the producer of the high-quality fruit that has now paved way to international markets. The cherries of Gilgit Baltistan are renowned for their sweet and tangy taste, juicy texture, and high nutritional value. The famous cherry-producing areas of Hunza, Nagar, Yasin, Phundar, […]

Embracing exceptional beauty and mesmerizing views lies down a vast patch of land amidst tall peaks and lush green valleys of Northern Areas offering ample soothing and entertainment facilities to tourists and nature lovers. Known for its enchanting beauty and rich ecology, it enjoys a glaring contrast of landscape and narrow valleys between steep mountains […]

Spring, also known as blossom season, is a wonderful time that comes after the cold winter and before the hot summer. It is a time of renewal marked by awakening of nature, blooming of flowers and trees starting to grow again. Different communities celebrate various events during this lively season. Gilgit-Baltistan, located in the northern […]