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 …
PAKISTAN READY TO HOST U.S.-IRAN TALKS IN ISLAMABAD (3/29/2026) - ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic push to mediate between the United States and Iran, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar confirming that Islamabad is ready to host and facilitate talks between the two sides. Speaking at the conclusion of a four-country foreign ministers’ meeting in Islamabad, Dar said both Washington …
Khunjerab Tourism Corridor: A Game Changer for Pakistan’s Economy (3/28/2026) - By Nazim Ullah Baig Pakistan is at a point where it needs practical and timely decisions to open up new economic opportunities. One idea that deserves serious attention is the development of the Khunjerab Tourism Corridor. If handled properly, it could bring significant economic activity and give a much-needed boost to the tourism sector. Pakistan …
Six Shocks, One Morning: Gilgit-Baltistan Experiences Multiple Earthquakes (3/27/2026) - GILGIT: A series of earthquakes struck parts of Gilgit-Baltistan early Friday morning, with tremors beginning at approximately 2:03 AM, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP). The quakes ranged in magnitude from 4.2 to 5.5 on the Richter scale and occurred at depths between 12 and 30 kilometers. …
Pakistan Leadership Huddles on Oil Crisis, Inflation & Security as Economic Pressures Mount (3/26/2026) - ISLAMABAD: The Presidency on Thursday issued a statement following a high-level consultative meeting chaired by Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, focusing on the country’s evolving economic and energy situation amid global oil supply constraints, rising petroleum prices, and shifting regional security dynamics. According to the statement, the meeting was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif …Like this:
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Canada and the Ismaili Imamat commit to deepened collaboration on affordable housing, development finance and global diplomacy (3/29/2026) - OTTAWA: (PR) His Highness the Aga Khan, 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), began his first official visit to Canada, marking a milestone in a relationship between the Imamat and Canada that spans more than five decades. His Highness met with Prime Minister …