Gilgit-Baltistan

GB Assembly dissolved as constitutional term ends; Justice (Retd.) Yar Muhammad Named Caretaker Chief Minister

GB Assembly dissolved as constitutional term ends; Justice (Retd.) Yar Muhammad Named Caretaker Chief Minister

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly stood dissolved at midnight between November 24 and 25 after completing its full constitutional term, officially bringing an end to the tenure of Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan and his cabinet.  The dissolution indicates the beginning of the caretaker setup that will oversee administrative affairs until the next elections are held. […]

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Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Forecast Across Pakistan

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Forecast Across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Rain and thunderstorms will hit several parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad, over the next 12 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday. The department said scattered showers are likely in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. In Punjab, rain is expected in Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Murree and Galiyat. Sindh districts including Sanghar, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sibi, Badin

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Five martyred as Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in GB

Five martyred as Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in GB

GILGIT: Two pilots and three technical crew members of the Pakistan Army were martyred on Monday when a military helicopter crashed near the Thore area of Chilas in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district, police and officials said. Diamer District Police Officer Abdul Hameed said the MI-17 helicopter was carrying two army majors and three technical personnel when

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan is launching the second phase of its major Economic Corridor project

PM Shehbaz to honour GB shepherds in GLOF Incident

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited three shepherds from Gilgit Baltistan (GB) to Islamabad in recognition of their courageous role in saving hundreds of lives during a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Ghizer district. Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing, the premier directed that the three individuals Wasiyat Khan, Ansar, and Muhammad Khan be

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Balochistan sends relief goods for flood victims in GB, KP

Balochistan sends relief goods for flood victims in GB, KP

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has dispatched a major consignment of relief goods for flood-affected families in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Government spokesperson Shahid Rind and PDMA Director General Jehanzeb Khan confirmed the departure of the supplies. According to officials, 1,500 families in Gilgit-Baltistan and 1,000 families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will benefit from the aid. The

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Indian journalist posts old, unrelated video to push propaganda against Pakistan Army

Indian journalist posts old, unrelated video to push propaganda against Pakistan Army

ISLAMABAD: Following the Pahalgam attack, Indian media and journalists are circulating fake videos to push propaganda against the Pakistan Army. Senior Indian journalist Ashok Swain posted a video on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, saying that Kashmiris took to streets against Army Chief General Asim Munir and the Pakistan Army. Sharing the

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