Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Pakistan’s politics has become synonymous with conflict and hostility, urging political forces to work together for national development. Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain Advocate, he pledged to secure constitutional rights for the region. Bilawal also vowed to promote economic opportunities […]
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Bilawal vows to defend Pakistan’s water rights under Indus treaty
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to protecting its rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, saying the country would not compromise on the issue. Read More: Tarar rejects India’s move on Indus Waters Treaty Addressing a swearing-in ceremony in Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman said India was attempting to use […]
Floodwaters isolate Hushe Village as glacier melt intensifies
Rising water levels in the Hushe River have completely cut off the land connection to Hushe, creating a serious situation for residents as above-normal temperatures continue accelerating glacier melt across Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities have alerted relevant departments to remain prepared as the growing flood risk threatens communities and infrastructure throughout the region. The unusually strong river […]
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister-designate oath-taking postponed
The swearing-in ceremony of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister-designate Amjad Hussain has been postponed due to scheduling issues, with a new date expected to be announced soon, according to sources. The oath-taking ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on July 1 in Gilgit-Baltistan and was expected to be attended by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal […]
Cloudburst floods devastate Diamer’s Thore Valley, displacing families
A powerful cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods in Thore Valley of Diamer district, causing widespread destruction as heavy rainfall swept through mountainous areas. At the same time, rising temperatures accelerated glacier melting across Gilgit-Baltistan, increasing water levels in rivers and streams and raising fears of additional flooding in vulnerable regions. The floodwaters damaged homes, orchards, […]
Bilawal, Aleem discuss GB govt affairs, political cooperation
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party Abdul Aleem Khan on Wednesday discussed the political situation and government affairs of Gilgit Baltistan during a meeting held at Parliament House. The meeting was attended by senior PPP leader and Member of the National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. […]
PPP, PML-N hold consultations on key constitutional posts in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have begun consultations over the allocation of key constitutional offices as efforts continue to form the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan following the recent regional elections. According to sources, the PPP has decided to nominate Imran Nadeem Shigri for the position of Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan […]
PPP nominates Amjad Hussain as Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated its provincial president Amjad Hussain “Advocate” for the post of chief minister of the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region, the party said in a statement on Sunday. The development took place hours after GB’s election commission announced that the PPP had won the highest number of seats, nine, in the […]
PPP, IPP discuss govt formation in GB
An important meeting was held in Gilgit between the central and provincial leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians and the central and provincial leadership of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the prevailing political situation, public issues, the interests of Gilgit-Baltistan, and matters related to government formation in the […]
Government to bear full cost of 100MW solar project in GB, says PM Shehbaz
The federal government will bear all costs of the 100MW solar power supply project for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while chairing a meeting on Tuesday, read an official statement. During the meeting, relevant officials gave a briefing on the government’s solar energy project in Gilgit-Baltistan. The meeting was informed that […]