Leading Cleric and Chief Court judge survived brazen gun attacks in Gilgit

Qazi Nisar

Gilgit: Two separate gun attacks, targeting well known cleric Qazi Nisar Ahmed and Chief Court judge Malik Inayatur Rehman, left four people injured in Gilgit on Sunday. According to Faizullah Faraq, the spokesman of GB government, unidentified gunmen opened fine on the convoy of Qazi Nisar Ahmed, the leader of Ahl e Sunnat wal Jamaat … Read more

Commonwealth Report Questions Credibility of Pakistan’s 2024 Elections

woman casting vote in pakistan election

The commonwealth observer group has released its report on Pakistan’s 2024 elections, highlighting “conditions which appeared to limit fundamental political rights and impacted one party’s ability to fairly contest the election”. The report notes areas for improvement and provides recommendations for strengthening the independence of the country’s democratic institutions. The independent and multi-disciplinary 13-member group, … Read more

36 Glacial lakes pose threat in Gilgit Baltistan

baltoro glacier

Perched on the roof of the world, Gilgit-Baltistan stands at the frontline of climate change. Glacial melt, flash floods, landslides, and shifting weather patterns threaten lives, livelihoods, and fragile ecosystems. Yet within these challenges also lies the possibility of resilience – through community strength, adaptation, and sustainable practices. This session explores the climate vulnerabilities of … Read more

4 MCF of timber cut down in 3 years in Diamer, NA Standing Committee told

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change was told that nearly 4 million cubic feet of timber has been cut over the past three decades in Diamer district and adjoining areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Hum newspaper reported. According to a report presented by G-B Additional Secretary for Forests Zaid, unchecked deforestation has not only … Read more

Teenage Student kidnaped and killed in Gilgit

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Two suspects arrested; victim’s mobile phone recovered. Suspects confess to killing Kashan and throwing the body into the river. Search for the victim’s body continues in the Gilgit River. A first-year college student was kidnapped and murdered in the Konodas area of Gilgit city. According to police, 18-year-old Kashan left his home around 9 PM … Read more

US firm makes a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan for critical minerals

MoU between US firm and FWO

Another agreement between NLC and Mota-Engil, a Portuguese company U.S. Stretagic Metals to focus on producing and recycling critical metals Investment in Pakistan’ coper, gold, rare earth and other minerals Partnership will begin immediately with export of readily available minerals ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan … Read more