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Top Shia Cleric Warns Against Exploitation of Gilgit-Baltistan’s Natural Resources

Gilgit: Leading Shia scholar of Gilgit-Baltistan, Agha Rahat Hussain Al-Hussaini, has issued a strong statement warning against any attempts to exploit the region’s vast...

Starlink Clears Regulatory Hurdles in Pakistan, Poised to Launch Satellite Internet Services

Islamabad, Pakistan: In a significant step toward enhancing digital connectivity, Pakistan has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink, the satellite internet service...

J&K Celebrate Birth Anniversary of Imam Hasan ibn Ali

SRINAGAR: Muslim communities across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and parts of Pakistan commemorated the birth anniversary of Imam Hasan ibn Ali (AS), the...

Kashmiri and Gilgiti Soldiers Among Hostages in Balochistan Train Hijacking

Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, Pakistan administrated Kashmir: A group of passengers, including military personnel from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), were taken hostage...

Suspension of Health Endowment Fund Threatens Hundreds of Lives in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit (Shakeel Ahmed): In a disturbing development in Gilgit Baltistan, also known as Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the suspension of crucial funding has placed the lives...

Pakistan International Airlines to Launch Skardu-Dubai Flights from March 31 Amid Tourism Push

Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced new international and domestic flight services, including routes connecting Skardu a city in the Pakistan's...

Protesters Seal WAPDA Offices, Halt Construction Work at Diamer-Bhasha Dam Site

GILGIT: Angry protesters affected by the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project have taken drastic action, sealing the offices of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)...

Gilgit Faces Severe Power Crisis: Only 1.5 Hours of Electricity Daily, New Load-Shedding Schedule Announced

Gilgit, February 25, 2025 – The city of Gilgit is grappling with an unprecedented power crisis as load-shedding has exceeded 20 hours a day....

Current Situation in Kashmir the Land of Resilience and Hope

Kashmir officially known as Jammu Kashmir a name that evokes images of breathtaking landscapes, serene valleys, and a mosaic of cultures has long captured...

Gilgit-Baltistan’s Culinary Treasures: A Feast of Tradition and Flavor

Gilgit-Baltistan is not only renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rugged mountain vistas but also for its rich traditional foods that reflect centuries-old traditions....

Diamer Bhasha Dam Protesters Launch “Haq Do Dam Banao” Movement, Issue 24-Hour Ultimatum After Blocking Karakoram Highway

Special CorrespondentMonday, 18 February Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan: Thousands of protesters from communities affected by the Diamer Bhasha Dam project staged a massive sit-in on the...

Multiple Organ Failure Claims Polo Horses at Lahore’s Horse and Cattle Show 2025; Teams from Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan Grieve

Gilgit: A tragic incident unfolded during the Horse and Cattle Show 2025 in Lahore, where several polo horses from teams representing Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan...

GB Awami Action Committee Calls for End to Colonial Governance and Economic Exploitation in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit: The Awami (Public) Action Committee (GBAAC) has presented a comprehensive set of demands following its Workers’ Convention held in Gilgit, calling for the...

CNN Highlights Gilgit-Baltistan as One of the Top Must-Visit Destinations for 2025

Skardu: American news channel CNN has compiled a list of 25 must-visit destinations for 2025, and Pakistan's scenic Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is featured among them....

Gilgit-Baltistan Introduces Reforms to Boost Mining Sector with Online System

Gilgit (The Azadi Times): The Gilgit-Baltistan government has announced significant reforms in the mining sector to promote development and transparency. As part of these...

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