Court Axes Hanzel Power Contract, Forfeits Guarantees as 20 MW Project Sits at 5% Completion After Four Years (4/21/2026) - In a landmark ruling, the Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court terminates a multi-billion rupee hydel contract, finding the FWO-CNEEC joint venture used a capacity-enhancement ruse to avoid performing a deliberately under-bid agreement. Special Report The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court on Tuesday delivered one of the most sweeping judicial interventions in the province’s infrastructure history, ordering the outright termination …
664 Candidates, Including 26 Women, Submit Papers for Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Elections 2026 (4/21/2026) - Gilgit: A total of 664 candidates, including 26 women, have submitted their nomination papers for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Elections 2026, according to unofficial data compiled from Returning Officers’ reports submitted to the Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission on Monday evening, marking the close of the nomination filing process. The figures indicate a highly competitive political environment across …
What Jan Ali Ustad Continues to Teach Us About Truth (4/18/2026) - By An Admirer For a few hours, many believed that Ustad Jan Ali was no more. The news spread quickly across Facebook, WhatsApp groups, and community circles. Condolences appeared. Prayers were offered. Tributes were written in the past tense. But it was not true. Jan Ali was alive, and he had to record and share …
Rethinking Development Partnerships Amid Shifting Global Priorities (4/10/2026) - No single organisation, no matter how large or well-funded, has the capacity to address the complex and evolving development challenges of our time alone. Development is not a one-size-fits-all formula; it is a gradual, sustained process that requires the collective intent and energy of governments, civil society, the private sector, and local communities. To drive …
Echoes of Water and Wood: Gilgit-Baltistan’s Disappearing Mills (4/7/2026) - By Nisar Ali KHAPLU, Gilgit-Baltistan: In the high mountain valleys of northern Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, an ancient technology is quietly slipping into history. The traditional watermills, known locally in the Balti language as Renthaq and across South Asia as Pun Chakki, once powered the daily life of entire communities. Today, only a few remain standing, …
KKH Remains Blocked for Second Day as Huqooq Do Dam Banao Tehreek Continues Protest in Diamer (4/6/2026) - Chilas: The Karakoram Highway (KKH) remained closed for a second consecutive day as affectees of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam continued their sit-in protest at Thore Das, bringing traffic between Gilgit-Baltistan and Rawalpindi to a complete halt. Hundreds of passenger and cargo vehicles were stranded on both sides of the highway, with long queues stretching across multiple …
18 Police Officers Dismissed Over Skardu Unrest Following Iran Leader’s Assassination (4/1/2026) - GILGIT: In a significant disciplinary move, the Gilgit‑Baltistan Police have dismissed 18 officers and personnel following their handling of violent protests in Skardu on 1 March 2026, triggered by international developments earlier that day. The dismissed include one inspector, two sub‑inspectors, head constables, and constables. The orders were issued by the Regional Police Officer, Baltistan …
Survival Amid Fear as Chipurson Endures Months of Earthquakes (4/1/2026) - I felt like I saw death from very near, even though it was only a few days’ trip to the Chipurson Valley. Last week, I visited Chipurson, my hometown, for two days but got stuck there for five days. Chipurson is the last valley of Gojal, bordering Afghanistan through the Wakhan Corridor. For the past …Like this:
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Korean Tourists Highlight Travel Hardships as Protests Disrupt KKH in Northern Pakistan (4/6/2026) - My name is Bokmani, and I am part of a group of ten travellers from South Korea. We had been planning this journey for more than a year to experience the beauty of northern Pakistan. Some of us are retired, while others took time off from demanding work schedules to make this trip possible. We …