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 …
The Time for Change Is Now (1/31/2026) - In the shadows of the towering Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Karakoram mountains, where rivers flow with a whispered promise of progress, lies a region where half of the population remains politically muted, their voices drowned by the echoes of patriarchy. Gilgit-Baltistan, a land of breathtaking beauty and untapped human potential, is also a place where … After Rescue and Relief, the Real Test Begins (1/31/2026) - In Gilgit-Baltistan, natural disasters are never short-term events. Earthquakes, floods, and landslides leave lasting impacts, and the real struggle for affected families begins when rescue teams leave and emergency aid slows down. The victims of the Attabad landslide and artificial lake, Tali Das in Ghizer, the Babusar floods, and recently earthquake-hit villages of Chipurson illustrate … 
Educating Women in Forgotten Regions (1/30/2026) - By Gulshan Fatima “Education is equal for all, regardless of gender.” According to the World Economic Forum and the Gender Gap Report 2025, 52% of women in Pakistan were literate, but there is still a significant gender gap. Pakistan was ranked 148th out of 148 countries, which means it was last in the world for …
Chipursan Earthquake: From Emergency Response to Lasting Resilience (1/30/2026) - By Salmanuddin Shah Historically, people in mountainous regions have responded to natural disasters through localized mechanisms, rarely relying on external assistance. Communities in areas such as Gilgit-Baltistan have faced earthquakes, landslides, floods, and avalanches with remarkable resilience, often attributing these events to the will of God. Life in the mountains has long been intertwined with …
“A Region Left Behind: Gilgit-Baltistan’s Struggle for Digital Access” (1/29/2026) - The little-known public sector organisation and Gilgit-Baltistan’s largest mobile and internet service provider namely the infamous Special Communication Organisation (SCO) has consistently failed to deliver. Yet it continues to insist to retaining control while celebrating incremental progress and remains reluctant to acknowledge the bitter truth that providing reliable telecom and internet facilities on modern standards …
After the Earthquake, Chipursan Waits in the Cold (1/26/2026) - When the 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chipursan Valley, high in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, it was not only houses that collapsed. In a matter of seconds, an entire community was pushed into uncertainty and displacement in the middle of winter. Chipursan is home to around 4,000 people. Today, nearly 90 percent of the population is displaced, …
Iqbal Ud Din Sahar was an institution of ‘Adab’ (1/26/2026) - By Lal Sahib Nadir Khan Senior Advocate The death of Iqbal ud Din Sahar has created a vacuum in the field of literature and culture and left a significant mark in the heart of people of Chitral and Ghizer. I am not a writer and not in a position to encompass the life history and …Like this:
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