PPP has termed the unequal distribution of budget as unjust and said that if the government implements its decision, there will be full resistance. It is the duty of the government to solve the problems of all areas without any discrimination. PPP President and Opposition Leader Advocate Amjad said, “We have approached the court against […]
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PM wants GB’s uplift on a par with other parts of country: Fawad
Addressing a news conference here at the Skardu Press Club, he said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), soon after coming into power in GB, announced a development package worth Rs 300 billion for the socio-economic development of the area. The amount, which would be spent in the next five years, […]
Three students killed, six injured in Hunza
Three students were killed and six others injured in a car accident in Hunza. The students were shifted to Aga Khan Health Center, Gilgit. The accident took place near Gojal Morokhon. According to the details, the vehicle which was slowing down from Jamalabad met with an accident near Morokhon on Friday morning. The vehicle was […]
Special electricity lines should be abolished: CM GB
Expressing anger over the poor performance of the electricity supply company, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid said that special power lines should be scrapped. Expressing frustration over the slow pace of the regional grid project, he said that steps should be taken to upgrade the electronics system on priority basis. Focus on introducing alternative energy […]
GB traders give a week’s deadline to open Pak-China border
Gilgit-Baltistan traders have lost patience over the continuous closure of the Sost border. The business community has given a week’s deadline to open the border and has warned of sit-ins in Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan. Exporters Association Chairman Javed Hussain along with other traders in a press conference appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Army Chief […]
GB govt to recruit teachers, doctors, nurses and technical staff
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid while addressing a function on distribution of trophy hunting checks among conservation committees said that the trophy hunting program in Gilgit-Baltistan has been very successful in which the role of local conservation committees and the institution is commendable. He added, “The local community demonstrated its responsibility to protect wildlife by […]
Skardu: thousands take to streets over power outage
Thousands of people took to the streets in Gamba, Skardu, against the power outage and went on strike in protest. Demonstrators said that due to power outages in and around Gamba, Skardu, the life has been paralyzed. Sometimes the power is cut off on the pretext of having water and sometimes the water pumps break […]
Conservation tourism sites in snow leopard habitats unique initiative to support local communities, preservation: Amin
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Monday said development of conservation tourism sites in snow leopard habitats is a unique initiative to support the local communities and promote the snow leopard conservation. The SAPM was speaking at the launching of the Glamping site as chief guest at […]
Nagar Valley girls to get first higher secondary school
Gilgit-Baltistan Education Minister Raja Azam Khan has said that the provincial government is using all its resources for the development of the education sector. He said that Home schools have been set up in Diamer. Addressing a function to distribute free uniforms to female students by One Ten Foundation at Girls High School Nigral, the […]
Inactive schools to be made functional, IT, irrigation departments to be set up: Khalid Khurshid
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid has said that the Department of Information Technology and Irrigation will create IG and Irrigation Departments for the improvement of the system. He said that special attention would be given to agriculture and livestock while revision of development projects would be discouraged. He directed the concerned authorities to complete the […]