Islamabad – In a significant development ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, a decision has been made not to deploy Islamabad Police personnel to the region for election security duties. According to police officials, the Gilgit-Baltistan government had formally requested the deployment of Islamabad Police personnel for the upcoming elections, and staff from various departments had … Read more
Local Government Elections return to Gilgit Baltistan after 21 years Gilgit-Baltistan is set to hold local government elections on August 2, 2026, Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan announced on Wednesday. The announcement marks a historic milestone for the region, as these elections will be the first local government polls to take place in Gilgit-Baltistan in 22 years. … Read more
PPPP Leads with 23 Candidates, PML-N Follows with 22 Gilgit: As Gilgit-Baltistan prepares for its landmark Assembly Elections 2026, the political landscape of the region is coming into sharp focus, with major national parties, emerging political forces, and a massive wave of independent candidates all vying for seats in what promises to be one of … Read more
For the guidance of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, here is the complete list of candidates jointly backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its ally Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), along with their electoral symbols for all 24 constituencies. GBA-1, Gilgit-I: Ilyas Siddiqui — Election Symbol: Tent GBA-2, Gilgit-II: Ateeq Pirzada — Election Symbol: Transformer GBA-3, Gilgit-III: Suhail … Read more
Pakistan and China Celebrate a Diamond Diplomatic Friendship In the annals of modern diplomacy, few bilateral relationships have endured as steadfastly — or grown as consequentially — as the one between Pakistan and China. This year, 2026, marks a historic milestone: the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, a … Read more
Prince Rahim’s visit reinforces commitment to development and pluralism Gilgit-Baltistan witnessed an extraordinary display of devotion and celebration during the recent visit of His Highness Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. The three-day visit, his first to the region since assuming the Imamat, drew hundreds … Read more
Special Report: Consul General Yang Highlights China-Pakistan Ties at Chinese New Year Media Reception KARACHI, Jan 29, 2026 — China’s Consul General Yang Yundong on Thursday reaffirmed the strength of China-Pakistan relations and praised the role of Pakistani media in promoting bilateral friendship while addressing a Chinese New Year Media Reception at Chinese Consulate, marking … Read more
Jinha, China: Hidden in Houjia Village near Jinhua City in China’s Zhejiang Province lies an extraordinary cultural treasure: the ancient Wuyao Fire pottery kiln, locally known as Guohuoyaohu, meaning Ancient Wuyao Fire. Our visit took place on the third day of our journey through China and marked our very first outdoor excursion. After traveling for … Read more
“We are all convinced that our work will go down in the history of mankind, demonstrating that the Chinese people, comprising one-quarter of humanity, have now stood up.” The communist revolutionist Mao Zedong had said while declaring founding of People’s Republic of China at the rostrum of Tiananmen Square, Beijing on October 1, 1949. By … Read more
56000 beggars were deported from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other countries Saudi Arabia deported 24000, UAE 6000, Azerbaijan 2500 beggars this year 8.5 million Pakistanis travelled abroad with legal documents 24,000 Pakistanis went to Cambodia, and 12000 yet not returned 4,000 people have gone to Myanmar, of whom 2,500 have not returned ISLAMABAD: The Federal … Read more
