Green Energy Projects Launched in Hunza
Prince Rahim Aga Khan launched the development of Duikar Phase II and solar power plants in Hunza Nasirabad today, June 10. The total capacity of the projects is 3.6 megawatt peak (MWp). Phase I of the project has a generation capacity of 1 MWp with a 0.6 megawatt-hour (MWh) storage capacity and has been operational […]
SC Orders Closure of Eateries in National Park
In a ruling on June 11, the Supreme Court ordered the closure of all restaurants and eateries, including the famous Monal Restaurant operating in Margalla Hills National Park. In March, the court sought details regarding all restaurants within the National Park. In the recent ruling, the Supreme Court stressed that all restaurants in the national […]
Gilgit’s Dr. Saeeda Becomes Civil Judge
Gilgit-Baltistan receives yet another woman judge, Dr. Saeeda Mirbaz Khan, hailing from Sultanabad, Dayore Gilgit. Dr. Saeeda currently serves as a Civil Judge cum Judicial Magistrate posted in Hunza and is one of the few women judges in Gilgit-Baltistan. After completing her bachelor’s degree from the University of Punjab, followed by an LLM from the […]
GB Women Dominate Winter Sports Competition
The Sadia Khan and Children Ski/Snowboard Championships concluded on February 17th, 2024, at PAF Ski Resort Nalter, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan. The Gilgit Baltistan Winter Sports Association (GBWSA) emerged as the standout performers in the National Sadia Khan Skiing and Snowboarding Championship 2024. GBWSA secured a total of 8 medals, including 2 gold, 3 silver, and 3 […]
Illegal Hunting Threatening Migratory Birds in GB
Migratory birds coming from Siberia face a significant threat in Gilgit-Baltistan, as locals in Ghizer, Nagar, and Gilgit are constructing ponds to engage in hunting activities. Reportedly, the illegal trapping of rare birds is also occurring in areas such as Attabad Lake, Borit Lake, and the Hunza River in Hunza. The government’s lack of action […]
Gilgit-Baltistan’s Women Fighters Shine in MMA Event
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown into one of the biggest and most popular sports in the world today in only two decades. Although the sample size of professional female MMA fighters from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is very limited, they have realized tremendous success, even on the international stage. This indicates incredible potential for the women […]
Will Ghizer Become a Concrete Mess?
The work on the road from Gilgit to Shandur, also known as the Ghizer Expressway, has begun and is expected to be completed in the coming years. Once the Ghizer Expressway is complete, it is anticipated to attract a significant number of domestic and international tourists, thereby boosting the tourism industry in the region. However, […]
Over 10,000 Glaciers Receding in Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral
Pakistan has over 13,032 glaciers across the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayan mountain ranges. This makes its northern region the largest reservoir of glaciers outside the polar regions. However, climate change has put these glaciers and their surrounding habitats at significant risk, with 10,000 glaciers reported to be receding. This alarming information was shared at […]
Pakistani and Italian Women Embark on Historic K2 Expedition
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of K2, an expedition with Pakistani and Italian women mountaineers sets off for the first summit of K2. The K2 Jubilee Expedition, comprising a team of Pakistani and Italian women mountaineers, commenced with a grand inaugural ceremony in Skardu. The Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan, Syed Mehdi Shah, along with EVK2CNR […]