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Report warns of sharp snow decline in HKH region, water shortage fears rise

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), often referred to as Asia’s water tower, has once again recorded an alarming climatic anomaly. The latest Snow Update Report 2025 from ICIMOD reveals a stark 23-year low in snow…

April 21, 2025
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Satellite imagery reveals glacier surge hazards in Karakoram Mountains

A new study analysing a lake formed by a glacier surge in the Karakoram Mountains has revealed how satellite images can be used to monitor the potential for lake drainage hazards.

January 15, 2025
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan named among 'must visit destinations in 2025'

Gilgit Baltistan, the most scenic region of Pakistan, has been named in US-based broadcaster CNN's list of the top 25 destinations worth visiting in 2025.

January 3, 2025
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Former GB CM Khalid Khurshid sentenced to 34 years in prison by ATC

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Gilgit headed by Judge Rahmat Shah has sentenced former Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid to a total of 34 years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs. 600,000.

December 31, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Mayfung festival celebrates in Baltistan

The people Baltistan celebrated the winter Mayfung festival on Saturday evening with traditional zeal.

December 21, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Five people killed as landslide hits car in Skardu

At least five people lost their lives when a vehicle carrying multiple people was hit by a landslide in Skardu, said the police on Sunday.

December 15, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

23 drown as bus plunges into river in Astore

Twenty-three people drowned, while one person was saved on Tuesday after a bus carrying them plunged into a river in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Astore district on Tuesday, according to rescue officials.

November 12, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

PM Shehbaz announces immediate supply of 100MW electricity to GB

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced immediate supply of 100 megawatts of electricity to Gilgit-Baltistan.

November 6, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates houses for flood victims in Ghizer.

PM Shehbaz inaugurates houses for flood victims in Ghizer

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated newly constructed houses for the victims of the 2022 floods at Buber village in Ghizer district today.

November 6, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

NATCO set to resume Gilgit-Kashgar bus service after 14-year hiatus

The Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) has officially received approval from the Federal Ministry of Communications to resume its bus service between Gilgit and Kashgar, China, after a 14-year hiatus. This cross-border bus service was…

October 5, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Historic K2 cleanup mission successfully completed, 1.7 tons of waste removed

Under the leadership of Naila Kiani, Mashreq Bank’s Climb2Change initiative successfully completed a historic cleanup of K2's higher camps, removing 1.727 tons of waste. The mission aimed to tackle environmental challenges in Pakistan's northern regions,…

September 29, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Funds to be transferred directly to deserving women's bank accounts: Chairperson BISP

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Senator Rubina Khalid has said steps are being taken to transfer funds directly to the bank accounts of deserving women, following the directives of the President Asif Ali Zardari.

September 13, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Dr. Shahida: A journey of courage, mountains, and dreams

In a world where stories of resilience and perseverance often go untold, Dr. Shahida stands as a shining example of what it means to rise above limitations and aim for the stars—or in her case,…

September 9, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Seven labourers killed in Diamer as truck plunges into ravine

Seven labourers working at the Diamer Bhasha Dam were killed and one was seriously injured when their vehicle fell into a ravine near the Karakoram Highway on Monday, police confirmed.

August 19, 2024
Published in Gilgit Baltistan