Blogs - GILGIT-BALTISTAN

Commonwealth Report Questions Credibility of Pakistan’s 2024 Elections

June 6, 2026October 3, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

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

Young doctor from GB went missing in Karachi, FIR registered

September 22, 2025September 21, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

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Dr. Mashal allegedly jumped into the drain on September 14 FIR registered on complaint of her father. Her husband arrested Karachi: A woman doctor who allegedly went missing after jumping into a drain in Karachi has still not been found. A case has been registered on the complaint of her father, and the husband has … Read more

Usman Wazeer Rejects Allegations of Fixed Fights and Fake Titles

September 5, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

My latest fight was sanctioned by global bodies and broadcast live in 168 countries: Usman Wazir Speaking to a local news website in Karachi after his return from Benkok, Usman Wazeer dismissed the growing criticism from rival bodies as “baseless boxing politics.” He clarified that he competes under the World Boxing Council (WBC) and other … Read more

Star boxer Usman Wazeer accused of fighting ‘paid opponents’

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

Pakistan’s boxing scene has been rocked by fresh controversy as two major bodies, the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) and the Pakistan Pro-Green Boxing Federation (PGBF), have questioned the legitimacy of rising star Usman Wazeer’s recent title victory, a news website reported. On August 30, the undefeated Gilgit-born boxer secured the WBC OPBF Silver welterweight belt … Read more