Month: February 2016
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Culture
Farming Season: Ancient Bofao Festival celebrated in Altit, Hunza
With reporting by Ikram Najmi Altit, Hunza: Bofao, an ancient agricultural festival, was celebrated today with full glory today in Altit village…
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Opinions
Absolute Misery: Completing the His-toric First Winter Ascent of Nanga Par-bat, the “Killer Mountain”
By Andrew Besharat Now, K2 remains the only 8,000-meter mountain without a winter ascent. A multi-national team of three climbers…
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Opinions
Way Forward: Positive Reforms in Education sector
By Ghulam Abbas Balti Education is a fundamental human right and a major driver of social and economic change. Education strengthens…
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Gilgit - Baltistan
Assembly Session: GB Wildlife Minister accused of illegally hunting two Ibexes
Gilgit: Opposition leader in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Shah Baig on Friday accused the sitting Forest and Wildlife Minister Haji Wakil…
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Blogs
Needles and Threads: Disappearing forms of embroidery in Gilgit-Baltsitan
By Zaib R. Mir Gilgit-Baltistan has a rich cultural hertiage. Embroidery and handicraft is one form of the cultural and…
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