Teachers Take to the Streets: An Open Letter to the CM of Gilgit-Baltistan (6/14/2025) - By Imdad Hussain Dear Chief Minister, I hope this epistle of mine finds you in good health and high spirits. I would like to draw your attention to a very serious matter; the teachers’ sit-in, it has been more than two weeks, and the teachers have staged a sit-in seeking implementation of a court order. …
Executive Appointments in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Top Courts (6/14/2025) - By Muhammad Luqman The independence of the judiciary is the fundamental principle of a democratic legal system, without executive interference, ensuring that judges can make decisions free from external pressure, including influence from the executive, legislature, or any powerful individual. It guarantees fair and impartial administration of justice, upholding the rule of law and protecting …
Pakistan Launches $150 Million Minerals Complex with Investment from Saudi Firm (6/12/2025) - Islamabad: The Government of Punjab and a Saudi firm, Anfal Group, have established a “Minerals Complex” with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The project is backed by an initial $150 million investment. The initiative aims to unlock the country’s vast untapped mineral resources, with a strategic focus on reducing Pakistan’s dependence …
From Sana to Us All: When Saying No Becomes a Death Sentence (6/11/2025) - By Amina Bibi “If you wish to know how civilized a culture is, look at how they treat its women.” — Bacha Khan There are moments when I take pride in the country of my birth, Pakistan. As a woman, I no longer live under government-mandated restrictions like those enforced during the Zia era, on …
Who Owns Gilgit-Baltistan’s Land? A Legal Tangle Rooted in History and Rights (6/8/2025) - By Dr. Saeed Abbas In May 2025, the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly passed the Gilgit-Baltistan Land Reforms Act (GBLRA)—a sweeping legislative overhaul that aims to reclassify all uncultivated land in the region. Touted by some as a long-overdue departure from colonial-era Nautore laws, the Act redraws the region’s land governance map—dividing it into Government Land, Common Partible …
“Prolonged Closure of Karakoram Highway Severely Impacts Tourism and Agriculture” (6/3/2025) - ALIABAD: A high-level joint meeting was held today in central Aliabad, Hunza, bringing together key stakeholders from the region’s tourism and transport sectors. The meeting included representatives from the Hunza Hotel Association, Anjuman-e-Tajiran Hunza (Hunza Traders’ Union), Hunza Tour Operators Association, and the Transporters Association. The gathering was convened to address the ongoing and severe …
New Book “Walks in My Backyard” Chronicles the Legacy of Mountaineer Col. (R) Sher Khan (6/2/2025) - ISLAMABAD: A distinguished gathering of military veterans, diplomats, mountaineering icons, and literary enthusiasts came together at the Islamabad Club for the launch of Walks in My Backyard, the memoir of renowned Pakistani mountaineer Colonel (R) Muhammad Sher Khan. The evening unfolded as a powerful tribute to Col. Sher Khan’s extraordinary mountaineering career and personal journey, … Land Reform Act 2025; Should it be Contested? (6/1/2025) - By Imdad Hussain The Gilgit-Baltistan Land Reforms Act, 2025 aims to grant proprietary rights to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan over common partible land, ensuring equitable land distribution and legal ownership. It establishes land apportionment boards, defines Haqdaran-e-Arazee (rightful landowners), and introduces mechanisms for land allocation. The act should be celebrated instead of contesting at any … Like this:
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EU-Funded Initiative Empowers Youth and Civil Society to Rebuild Post-Covid in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral (6/6/2025) - Gilgit: A high-level ceremony at Serena Hotel Gilgit celebrated the successful completion of the European Union-funded project aimed at strengthening youth and civil society resilience in Gilgit Baltistan and Chiltral. The project, titled “Building Resilience of Civil Society and Youth to COVID-19 in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, was implemented by the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in …
AKRSP Hosts Regional Youth Convention in Gilgit Showcasing Youth Contributions to Inclusive Development (6/4/2025) - Gilgit: The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) hosted a two-day Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral Regional Youth Convention at Serena Hotel Gilgit on 7-8 June 2025 to promote youth and civil society engagement in local development. The event was organised in collaboration with the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and thePakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), under the …