New York: “Over the weekend, UN relief chief Tom Fletcher released $600,000 to support response to the 2025 monsoon season in Pakistan”, said the UN Spokesperson in New York yesterday (25 August). Press briefing by Stephane Dujarric, UN Spokesman Turning to Pakistan, our humanitarian colleagues say that over the last ten days local authorities have … Read more
Chilas, Darel, and Tangir are considered archaeological centers in Gilgit-Baltistan. Along the banks of the Indus River lies a priceless treasure of engravings on smooth rocks and stones, depicting various figures, images, and inscriptions. These artifacts offer insights into the civilizations and cultures that once lived here, as well as the movements of foreign invaders, … Read more
A spillway has formed in the dam created by the devastating flood in Raushen late last night, and the water has begun to flow.The destructive flood was triggered by the bursting of a glacial lake above Talidas near Roshan last night, which completely flattened Talidas village and buried hundreds of houses under the floodwaters. The … Read more
Climate change and induced temperature rise Glacial lake burst causing devastating flood in Talidas, near Raushen, in district Ghizer Hundreds of homes, a school, Jamat Khana, Mosque, health center and main Ghizer road completely sub-merged The Flood blocked Ghizer river, turning it into massive dam near Raushen Hundreds of homes, a girls high school … Read more
The city is flooded everywhere, with an urban flooding situation.Major roads including Shahrah-e-Faisal, University Road, and I.I. Chundrigar Road are submerged.Vehicles, buses, and motorcycles broke down and floated in water at various places. 10 people lost their lives due to incidents of wall collapses and electrocution caused by the rain.Water entered homes in areas such … Read more
Neymar Jr. was left in tears following Santos’ humiliating loss to Vasco da Gama on Sunday, August 17, as the legendary Brazilian club slipped to a new low. A brace from Philippe Coutinho and goals from Lucas Piton, David Fonseca, Rayan and Danilo Neves were enough for Vasco to secure the win and hand Santos … Read more
Lukas Nmecha´s controversial late penalty gave Leeds lift-off on their return to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at a jubilant Elland Road on Monday. The match appeared to be meandering towards a stalemate until James Tarkowski was harshly adjudged to have handled Anton Stach´s driven shot. Nmecha had only been on … Read more
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan — Rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns are taking a visible toll on one of the world’s largest glaciers outside the polar regions, as new observations show accelerated melting across the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram range. A Warming Region Pakistan remains among the countries most severely affected by climate change, and its … Read more
Flash floods after thunder storm caused heavy lose in different parts of District Ghizer on August 14. In the Yasin region of Gilgit-Baltistan, torrential rains triggered devastating floods that caused widespread destruction. Large swathes of agricultural land, orchards, standing crops, trees, canals, roads, and bridges were destroyed. On Thursday, August 14th, while Pakistan’s Independence Day … Read more
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan — With its towering peaks, serene valleys, and rich cultural heritage, Gilgit-Baltistan remains one of Pakistan’s most sought-after travel destinations. But the region’s remote terrain and unpredictable weather mean that even well-intentioned travelers can run into avoidable trouble. From skipping local registration to underestimating harsh weather, here are the top 10 mistakes visitors … Read more