Over 310,000 Fake CNICs Uncovered in Gilgit-Baltistan Wheat Subsidy Scheme (5/8/2025) - Gilgit: In a sweeping crackdown on allegedly fraudulent beneficiary registrations, the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), in collaboration with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), has reportedly uncovered a staggering 310,405 fake CNICs submitted for subsidised wheat distribution. “The comprehensive data verification exercise was aimed at ensuring transparency in the wheat and flour subsidy program”, …
Role of Community & NGOs in Education: Educational Diary of District Shigar (5/4/2025) - By Mehvish Hussain Shigri Tucked within the mountainous terrain of Gilgit-Baltistan, District Shigar presents a dramatic blend of awe-inspiring beauty and challenging isolation. While the landscape inspires wonder, the remoteness of the region poses major obstacles for education. In a place where steep trails and extreme weather conditions can disconnect entire villages for weeks, the …
Clean Gilgit-Baltistan Project by Nestlé Pakistan Reaches Askole – Zero Point to K2 (5/2/2025) - SKARDU: In line with its vision for a waste-free future, Nestlé Pakistan has expanded the Clean Gilgit-Baltistan Project (CGBP) to Askole – Zero Point, a remote hamlet located almost 10,000 feet above sea level and the final settlement before the K2 base camp. The initiative will support the collection and recycling of approximately 40,000 kilograms …
Who Owns Gilgit-Baltistan’s Wealth? (4/29/2025) - By Sharukh Razzaq Gilgit-Baltistan, strategically positioned at the nexus of Central and South Asia, continues to be at the center of Pakistan-India disputes over territory. Though controlled by Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan continues to have no permanent status within Pakistan’s constitution. Rather, it continues to be ruled by executive orders, the latest being the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan …
Government’s New Security Measures Threaten to Undermine Hunza’s Peaceful Tourism Legacy (4/28/2025) - Special Report Hunza’s vibrant tourism industry, nurtured over decades by its local community through self-help initiatives, now faces serious disruption. A sudden decision by the District Administration to impose rigid new security regulations—without consultation with local stakeholders or addressing basic infrastructure needs—has thrown the valley’s hospitality sector into turmoil.In a notification issued this week, the …
First-Ever Burushaski Language Feature Film Set to Debut on International Stage (4/24/2025) - ISLAMABAD: The first-ever feature film in the Burushaski language is set to make its mark on international cinema. Titled “HunDan – An Echo of a Dirge”, the film is directed by Karamat Ali, a native of Altit, the historic town nestled in Hunza. Rooted in ancient folklore, the film explores profound themes such as human …Like this:
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Educational Institutions Remain Open Across Gilgit-Baltistan as Hospitals Brace for High Alert (5/7/2025) - GILGIT/GHANCHE: In the wake of recent Indian strikes on civilian areas in Azad Kashmir and Punjab, the Gilgit-Baltistan region remains on high alert. All flights to the area have been suspended as tensions continue to rise. Earlier today, the National Security Council authorized the Pakistan Armed Forces to respond to the Indian strikes, emphasizing the …
Journalism in Pakistan is breathing under the shadows of pressure, censorship, and fear: DigiMAP (5/4/2025) - ISLAMABAD: (PR) On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the President of the Digital Media Alliance for Pakistan, Sabooh Syed, stated that journalism in Pakistan is breathing under the shadows of pressure, censorship, and fear. According to him, journalism is not merely about reporting the news—it is about safeguarding the truth, being the voice …
Education Fellows (EFs) and the Struggle for Change in Public Schools of Gilgit-Baltistan (5/2/2025) - By Dr. Abdul Wali Khan Government Middle School (GMS) Teru is located at the entrance of Shandur Teru, the last village in the Ghizer district. The school offers classes from Early Childhood Development (ECD) up to grade 10, with a total enrollment of 565 students, most of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. At GMS …
Echoes from the North: Sawain e Haineen Season II and the Poetic Renaissance of Gilgit-Baltistan (5/1/2025) - By Amir Hussain In a time when cultural identities are often blurred by the rush of modernity and mass media, the launch of Sawain e Haineen – Season II, or Tunes of Wisdom and Prescience, marks a significant moment of artistic revival. Curated and presented by Azeem Hunzai, this album is not just a musical …