Mystery of Skardu’s Smoking Mountains (9/17/2025) - By Dr. Attarad Ali University of Baltistan, Skardu Residents of Skardu’s Kowardu area were rightly alarmed when pale, smoke-like plumes were seen repeatedly rising from a steep mountain face this summer. What looks dramatic from a distance column of white or grey rising from a rock cliff and billowing into the clear blue sky is, …
Prison System of Gilgit-Baltistan (9/17/2025) - By Abdullah Arshad Pakistan is currently grappling with a severe crisis in crime and justice. Crime is widespread across the country, placing immense pressure on the already overburdened prisons of Pakistan. On average, prisons in Pakistan are working at 152.2% overcapacity. The overcrowding is mainly due to a poor bail system and a slow justice …
A Community Shaken by Tragedy (9/16/2025) - Gilgit has once again been rocked by a deeply disturbing incident. Raja Kashan, a first-year student, was allegedly abducted by his friends, taken to the Sakar Koe bridge, and subjected to a brutal rape attempt. Reports suggest that, in a desperate attempt to save his dignity, Kashan either jumped into the river to escape or …
Vision Pakistan Wins Prestigious Aga Khan Architecture Award for Socially Transformative Design (9/16/2025) - BISHKEK: Seven architectural projects that shield communities from climate risk, preserve cultural heritage and create affordable housing were honoured this evening at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture prize-giving ceremony at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Hall. His Highness the Aga Khan accompanied His Excellency Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz …
Stakeholders Call for Inclusive, Transparent, and Dignified Disaster Response in Gilgit-Baltistan (9/15/2025) - GILGIT: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) office in Gilgit convened an outreach meeting to deliberate on safeguarding the rights of marginalized communities in disaster response across Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The meeting brought together government officials, NGOs, media persons, internally displaced persons (IDPs), lawyers, community representatives, activists, and civil society actors, who raised serious concerns …
Beyond Glacial Melt (9/15/2025) - Gilgit-Baltistan, often termed the “Third Pole” due to its extensive glacial reservoirs, is experiencing a climate crisis that is rapidly evolving in both scale and complexity. While glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and major landslides, such as those at Attabad and Shisper Glacier, have historically captured attention, a more frequent and insidious threat is now …
The Public Pillared Republic (9/13/2025) - The modern nation-states appeared as the answer to the struggle of humanity against chaos and conflicts. Kinship and primal loyalty were the forms of survival in early human history, but as the societies expanded, so did the conflicts. In the absence of central power, there was violence, injustice, and lawlessness, which Hobbes referred to as …
Deosai Camping Banned After Bear Attack on Famous Pakistani Singer Quratul Ain Baloch-QB (9/5/2025) - Gilgit: The Gilgit-Baltistan government has imposed a ban on night-time camping in Deosai National Park following a brown bear attack that left renowned Pakistani singer Quratul Ain Baloch (QB) injured. The incident took place near the Bara Pani area, a popular tourist spot within the park. According to GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, Baloch and …
Usman Wazeer Rejects Allegations of Fixed Fights and Fake Titles After the WBC Silver Win (9/5/2025) - Gilgit: Pakistan’s boxing star Usman Wazeer returned home to Karachi on Thursday after making history at the World Siam Stadium in Thailand, where he defeated seasoned Indonesian fighter Ferdinandus to claim the WBC OPBF Silver Welterweight title. With the victory, he became the first Pakistani to win a WBC Silver Welterweight belt, though the milestone …
Record $370,000 Astore Markhor Trophy Hunting Permit Auctioned in Gilgit-Baltistan (9/3/2025) - Gilgit, September 3, 2025 – A trophy hunting permit for the prized Astore markhor has been auctioned for a record $370,000 at the annual bidding session of the Gilgit-Baltistan Wildlife and Parks Department, held at the Forest, Parks & Wildlife Complex in Gilgit. This year’s auction offered permits for 118 animals, including four Astore markhors, …Like this:
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