Glacier Melting in Baltistan: A Humanitarian and Environmental Crisis Threatening Livelihoods (3/22/2025) - By Tahira Batool Nowadays, climate change impacts are becoming more immediate, shaping the world while threatening lives everywhere. One of the most alarming consequences is the instability of glacier lakes, particularly those directly fed by retreating glaciers. As the Earth’s temperature rises, these lakes become increasingly unstable, leading to a higher risk of Glacial Lake …
A Tribute to the Women Who Shaped My Journey (3/10/2025) - By Amir Hussain As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has brought me here—a journey deeply rooted in the cherished memories of my village life, the warmth of my mother’s embrace, and the unwavering support of my sisters. These women, with their quiet strength and boundless love, have …
First Public-Sector NICU Inaugurated in Gilgit to Enhance Newborn Care (2/27/2025) - Gilgit: The first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Gilgit-Baltistan has been inaugurated at Shaheed Saifur Rahman Government Teaching Hospital/Mother and Child Health Complex in Gilgit. Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Abrar Ahmed Mirza and Secretary Health Asif Ullah Khan led the inauguration ceremony, emphasizing the facility’s crucial role in providing specialized care for critically ill newborns. …
Multilingual Public Policy in Gilgit-Baltistan (2/26/2025) - By Sumama Shah Language is a fundamental human right and an essential tool for shaping public policy, creating social capital, and identifying patterns of thought and ideas. Language exists in multiple forms, including verbal, nonverbal, and sign language. More than 7,100 languages exist around the globe, and around 40% of them are endangered—playing a critical …
High-Powered Committees Formed to Negotiate with Diamer-Bhasha Dam Chulha Affectees (2/25/2025) - Gilgit (PR): A high-level meeting of the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Apex Committee was convened under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan, bringing together senior civil and military officials to discuss crucial security and governance matters. The meeting focused on a range of critical issues, including regional security, public safety, law enforcement, energy, educational reforms, …
Mother Tongue and Climate Change: A Reflection from Gilgit Baltistan (2/24/2025) - By Israruddin Israr Every year on February 21st, the world celebrates International Mother Language Day, commemorating the struggle of Bangladeshi students who sacrificed their lives for the right to speak their mother tongue. On February 21, 1952, Bangladeshi students protested against the Pakistani government’s decision to impose Urdu as the only state language, despite Bengali …
Cultivating a Reading Culture in Gilgit-Baltistan (2/23/2025) - By Farhan Ashraf Nestled among the towering peaks of the Karakoram and Himalayas, Gilgit-Baltistan is a land of breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage. Yet, amid its mesmerizing landscapes, a quieter revolution is brewing—a growing interest in book reading. While storytelling has long been a part of the region’s oral traditions, the habit of reading …
The Education Crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan: Challenges and the Need for Reform (2/21/2025) - By Umair Salik The uniqueness of human beings among all creatures lies in their knowledge and intellectual evolution. A well-educated person and an uneducated one cannot be placed at the same level. That’s why, like other religions, Islam urges the education of both men and women. Quality education can bring a rapid change in society; …
“Huqooq Do, Dam Banao” protests Intensify as Affected Communities Demand Rights (2/20/2025) - Gilgit/Islamabad: Protests in Diamer over longstanding grievances related to the Diamer-Bhasha Dam have intensified, with affected communities demanding fair compensation, access to essential services, and recognition of their rights. Political parties, civil society organizations, traders, and local leaders from different parts of the region have extended full support to the demonstrators, underscoring the legitimacy of …Like this:
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