Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has pledged to accelerate development and economic growth in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying the region deserves greater attention after years of neglect. Addressing a public gathering in Gilgit, he emphasized that his political approach is based on performance and public service rather than criticism of political rivals, urging voters to […]
Gilgit Baltistan
Naqvi assures robust security for Gilgit-Baltistan elections
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Yar Muhammad Khan, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, to review preparations for the upcoming elections and overall security arrangements. During the meeting, both leaders discussed maintaining law and order, strengthening counterterrorism efforts, and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere across the region. They emphasized that transparent and secure elections […]
Deosai National Park Ban on Commercial Activities
The Gilgit-Baltistan government has imposed a Deosai National Park ban on all commercial activities. Authorities stopped seasonal hotels and tourist businesses inside the park. Officials said the decision aims to protect nature and control environmental damage. According to an official notification, the ban will apply throughout the coming tourist season. The Forest, Parks, and Wildlife […]
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Ends Term and Approves Key Bills
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly completed its five-year term after passing 12 key bills on its last day. Lawmakers approved tourism and tobacco control bills and supported the regularisation of Rescue 1122 and council staff. The speaker said democratic progress in GB is still developing. He added that members tried to address public issues throughout the term. […]
Freelancers in Gilgit-Baltistan earn $15M, surpassing local IT firms
Gilgit-Baltistan’s freelancing community is generating an estimated $15 million annually, far exceeding the $3.5 million revenue of local IT companies. The region’s tech sector, including both freelancers and firms, earns between $15 million and $18 million per year, according to the Gilgit-Baltistan IT and ITeS Sector Diagnostic Report by P@SHA. Freelancers, numbering 3,000–4,000, provide services […]
Trade resumes as GB traders end Sost Port protest
After more than two months of protest, traders in Gilgit-Baltistan have ended their sit-in at the Sost Dry Port. The protest had begun in July over taxation policies and the suspension of customs clearance at the key trade route. Trade leader Javed Hussain announced the decision after consultations with the supreme council, which represented the […]
Hasan Raheem’s Gilgiti Wedding Goes Viral
Singer Hasan Raheem’s wedding this August captured the attention of fans across social media, with clips of the artist in traditional Gilgit attire going viral. Speaking to Haroon Rashid on the BBC Asian Network, Raheem credited his mother for emphasizing cultural tradition at the event. Videos of Raheem dancing at his wedding flooded social media, […]
Mild earthquake rattles Gilgit-Baltistan, no damage reported
A mild earthquake jolted Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday, sparking brief panic among residents. Tremors were felt in Gilgit, Skardu, Astore, and surrounding areas, forcing many people to rush outdoors in fear. According to the Seismological Center, the quake measured 3.7 on the Richter scale and struck at a depth of 25 kilometers. Its epicenter was recorded […]
Tragic MI-17 crash in Gilgit claims five lives
A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed near Hudor village in Gilgit-Baltistan during a routine training flight. The crash happened around 10 a.m. due to a technical fault, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. All five crew members onboard were martyred in the accident. The deceased included two majors—Major Atif and Major Faisal—along with Flight Engineer Naib […]
Five killed in Gilgit-Baltistan helicopter crash near Chilas
A government helicopter crashed near Chilas on Monday, killing all five people on board. Officials confirmed that the helicopter developed a technical fault and went down during an attempted emergency landing. The victims included two pilots and three technical staff members. The crash occurred as the crew was testing a newly proposed helipad in the […]