From Awareness to Action: Integrating Climate Change Education in Schools (2/17/2026) - By Abida Begum Faculty, AKU-PDCN The increasing frequency of extreme weather threats, rising temperatures, and worsening environmental damage warns of the urgent need for climate change education in this mountainous terrain of Gilgit-Baltistan. Climate change has become a serious threat to this region and is one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. Mother …
Historic Screening of ‘Hundan – An Echo of a Dirge’ Highlights Burushaski Heritage (2/15/2026) - ISLAMABAD: A special screening of Hundan – An Echo of a Dirge, described as the first film produced in the Burushaski language, was held in Islamabad for senior citizens from Gilgit-Baltistan and other parts of Pakistan. The event brought together elders from the Burushaski-speaking community, along with attendees who do not speak the language but …
Education: A Catalyst for Climate Action in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (2/14/2026) - By Sultan Alam Senior Instructor, AKUIED-PDCN In recent years, the increasing frequency and severity of natural calamities has caused widespread devastation across Gilgit-Baltistan, with 2025 being particularly impactful on the region’s socio-economic conditions, disrupting livelihoods, infrastructure, and public services. This situation has compelled all development sectors, including government, civil society, and humanitarian agencies to reassess …
Celebrating World Radio Day: A Medium That Still Matters (2/13/2026) - By Sajjad Wali World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13. UNESCO proclaimed it in 2011, and the United Nations General Assembly adopted it in 2012. The day marks the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946 and highlights radio’s importance as one of the most trusted and widely used communication methods worldwide. …
KP Cabinet Approves “Historic” Kalash Marriage Bill Recognizing Indigenous Family Law (2/12/2026) - ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the Kalash Marriage Bill, marking what officials describe as the first dedicated family law in Pakistan recognizing the personal laws of an indigenous community. According to a press release issued on Thursday, the bill formally recognizes Kalash marriages, introduces a culturally sensitive marriage registration system, and aims to …
IED Targets FWO Vehicle on Tangir–Bushidas Road; One Civilian Martyred, Two Militants Killed (2/12/2026) - GILGIT: An improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a vehicle of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) on the Tangir–Bushidas Road during a routine visit by an officer in charge (OIC), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. According to the military’s media wing, the blast resulted in the martyrdom of a local civilian driver. …
CTD Begins Operations in Gilgit-Baltistan, 600 More Posts to Be Added (2/12/2026) - Gilgit: In a significant step toward strengthening counterterrorism efforts in the region, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has been formally established in Gilgit-Baltistan, following directives issued by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to a police spokesperson, the newly formed department has commenced operations with an initial strength of 200 officers and staff. The recruitment …
Aga Khan IV: A Visionary Who Rewrote the Development Story of Pakistan’s Northern Regions (2/4/2026) - The passing of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV on February 4, 2025, marked the end of an era for Pakistan’s northern regions. For nearly seven decades, he transformed Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral from remote, marginalized valleys into living examples of community-led, sustainable development. His work demonstrates that progress is most enduring when it is …
“Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s Accession a Defining Moment in Ismaili History,” CM Yar Muhammad (2/3/2026) - GILGIT: Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Justice (R) Yar Muhammad, has extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Ismaili community around the world, particularly those residing in Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, on the first anniversary of the ascension of of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan as the 50th Ismaili Imam. In his special message …
Gilgit to Get Full-Fledged Eye Hospital by May 2027 (2/2/2026) - HOUSTON, USA: A full-fledged eye hospital is set to be established in Gilgit before May 2027, announced Nasruddin Rupani, Chairman of the Board of Al-Shifa Institute of Eye Care and Chairman of the Ibn-e-Sina and Rupani Foundations, during a fundraising event held in Houston. The event, jointly organized by the Al-Shifa Institute of Eye Care …Like this:
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