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
What did a former Chief Justice do to extend his tenure? How influential was Rana Shamim’s recommendation to appoint him as the Chief Judge Important revelations by former law minister, Barrister Zafarullah Khan. Rana Shamim was the Chief Justice of Gilgit-Baltistan, and he was in contact with me. I’ll tell you today; I think it’s … Read more
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
Gilgit: Women mountaineers scale 5400m Bri La Peak on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Alpine Club of Pakistan, the club said on Thursday. “History has been written in the high mountains of Pakistan.” said the Alpine Club of Pakistan, adding that “the first-ever all-women expedition, organized and sponsored by the Alpine Club of Pakistan, … Read more
Chilas: Two people killed and 5 others injured in exchange of firing between two groups in the Takiya village of Chilas, Gilgit Baltistan on Saturday, local media reported. Media reports suggest that stones, sticks and punches were used during the clash between the Sher Ghazi group and the Nakir group, followed by an exchange of … Read more
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
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
Chilas: A military helicopter crashed in Hudur locality of Thore, near Chilas on Monday, resulting in the martyrdom of five personnel on board, local media reported. According to the spokesman of Gilgit Baltistan government, “five people were on board, including two pilots and three technical staff”. Authorities said in initial statements that the MI-17 helicopter … 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
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
