Indus News Network

11/04/2023

Gilgit :
Mr. Faisal Qayyum Khan has joined as the General Manager of North Serena Hotels Gilgit-Baltistan.

He is amongst the very few senior managers who was moved to various positions during the last 10 years with the intent to sharpen his operational skills, in addition to his forte of sales and marketing.

Mr. Faisal joined Serena Hotels in the year 2001 and later got further promoted to senior roles within the organization.

In September 2013 he was transferred to Faisalabad Serena Hotel as Executive Assistant Manager, and General Manager Gilgit Serena Hotel & Hunza Serena Inn in September 2015.

Mr. Faisal joined the Corporate Office in April 2017 as GM Sales and Marketing and later was promoted to Corporate Director Sales & Marketing in March 2020.

He has now been assigned the responsibility of General Manager North and his responsibility is to look after the operations of Serena Hotels in Gilgit-Baltistan.

18/03/2023

چائنا میڈیا گروپ کی پرائم ٹائم نشریات میں صدر پاکستان ڈاکٹر عارف علوی کے خصوصی انٹرویو کی زبردست پزیرائی

صدر پاکستان ڈاکٹر عارف علوی نے ابھی حال ہی میں چائنا میڈیا گروپ کو خصوصی انٹرویو دیا جسے سی ایم جی کے مختلف پلیٹ فارمز پر انتہائی مقبولیت ملی ہے ۔ چائنا میڈیا گروپ کے مختلف چینلز نے صدر پاکستان کے انٹرویو کو اپنے پرائم ٹائم میں نشر کیا اور ایسے مقبول ترین ٹی وی پروگرامز کا انتخاب کیا گیا جنہیں چینی ناظرین میں انتہائی پسندیدگی کا درجہ حاصل ہے۔ اس حوالے سے دو سرفہرست پروگراموں میں لیڈر ٹاک بھی شامل ہے جس میں دنیا کے ٹاپ قائدین کو مدعو کیا جاتا ہے اور مختلف عالمی و علاقائی امور پر اُن کی آراء چینی ناطرین تک پہنچائی جاتی ہے۔اسی طرح چائنا میڈیا گروپ کے پروگرام شین ون لیان بو میں بھی ڈاکٹر عارف علوی کا انٹرویو نشر کیا گیا۔یہ چائنا میڈیا گروپ کا پیش کردہ مقبول ترین پروگرام ہے۔ اس پروگرام کی مقبولیت کا اندازہ اس بات سے لگایا جا سکتا ہے کہ اسے ماہانہ سات ارب سے زائد مرتبہ دیکھا جاتا ہے۔ ٹی وی چینلز کے ساتھ ساتھ چائنا میڈیا گروپ کے سوشل میڈیا پلیٹ فارمز پر بھی صدر پاکستان کے انٹرویو کو نمایاں کوریج دی گئی ہے اور چینی انٹرنیٹ صارفین نے انتہائی پرجوش ردعمل ظاہر کیا ہے۔ چین میں بسنے والے پاکستانیوں نے بھی ڈاکٹر عارف علوی کے انٹرویو کی چائنا میڈیا گروپ کی پرائم ٹائم نشریات میں بہترین کوریج پر انتہائی مسرت اور خوشی کا اظہار کیا۔

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14/06/2022

Quality education, skilled manpower essential for GB’s sustainable development: President

Skardu, 14 June 2022: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that quality education and skilled manpower were essential for the sustainable development of Gilgit Baltistan. He said that achieving vocational training was imperative for all students, especially female students. He said that students could realize the dream of financial self-sufficiency through digital skills and freelancing training.
He expressed these views while addressing the fifth graduation ceremony (Convocation) of the University of Baltistan in Skardu. The President congratulated the graduating students, their parents and teachers and wished them a bright future.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that talented and skilled manpower was required to utilize the natural resources of Gilgit-Baltistan for the development and prosperity of the region and to meet the challenges of the future. The economic revolution could be carried out only through skilled manpower, he added.
He emphasised that the market was in dire need of skilled professionals, especially in the IT sector. He added that in the field of Cyber Security alone, 80 million IT professionals would be needed by the year 2030. He stated that the demand for 2-year associate degree programmes was growing and our universities should focus on these programmes.
The President highlighted that due to the changes in the field of Information Technology, the doors of the global market had opened up and Pakistani youth, especially women, can now market their services online and become financially independent. He said that Islam had allowed women to participate in economic activities, therefore, female students should also focus on honing their IT and digital skills which will enable them to earn a decent livelihood from the comfort of their homes. He asked the students to further polish their communication skills so that they could effectively market themselves through digital and online platforms.
The President further said that climate change was a major threat to the future of the region, therefore, universities needed to promote research to tackle the effects of climate change. He stated that efforts were needed to overcome the climate crisis and global warming by conserving nature and adopting eco-friendly practices.
On the occasion, the President further said that he was always happy to visit Gilgit-Baltistan as the people here have high spirits and enthusiasm for the development and stability of the country. He added that the students had worked hard to gain knowledge which was the greatest blessing of Allah Almighty. He advised the graduating students to keep their minds open and continue to gain knowledge throughout their lives.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khalid Khursheed Khan, welcomed the President to Gilgit-Baltistan and thanked him for his knowledge and special attachment to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan announced on the occasion that the provincial government was formulating a strategy for the establishment of three more universities in Gilgit-Baltistan with its own resources.
Earlier, the President was received by the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid, Speaker Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Syed Amjad Zaidi, provincial ministers, senior civil officials and the administration of the university at the commencement ceremony.
Dr Zakir Hussain Zakir, Vice-Chancellor, University of Baltistan, while delivering the welcome address, highlighted the efforts and initiatives taken for the promotion of education and research in the university and also thanked the President for his special participation in the award ceremony. ۔ The President also distributed medals among the best performing students on the occasion.

08/06/2022

02/06/2022

Gilgit (INN) Pakistan will not be a party in conflict between China and US: CM GB Khalid Khurshid
Fake nationalism and sectarianism are a major threat to Pakistan. Problems are everywhere but solutions are sought, not hatreds. Promoting Pakistaniat in the youth is an important need of the hour. Pakistan will not be part of any war between China and the United States. Our fourth war against India will be a victory like conquest of Makkah. These views were expressed by Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid while addressing a one-day conference on “Gilgit-Baltistan-Our Pakistan” jointly organized by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) and Karakoram International University. Chairman Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies Major General Muhammad Saad Khattak (R), former Director General of the Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA), Major General Samrez Salik (R), former caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Sher Jahan Mir, former Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, renowned film star Shahzad Nawaz, renowned scholar Aziz Ali Daad, Coordinator for Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Yasir Abbas, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences Dr. Khalil Ahmed, Dean Social Sciences Dr. Taswar Baig, Dr. Waheed Akhlaq, faculty of Department of Politics and International Studies Maryam Hussain, Managing Director PICSS Abdullah Khan, Managing Director of Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid said that no power in the world could compete with the Pakistani nation if it decided to do something. The tragedy that befell Syria, Iraq and Libya is in front of everyone. The aggression and evil design against Pakistan was more severe and terrible than the aggression against these countries but Pakistan defeated all these conspiracies and Pakistan will defeat these conspiracies in future too. He said Pakistan has already chewed up many of its enemies. "We have misunderstood Islam," he said. Islam means freedom for all and defense of the rights of all. Misuse of religion can be our narrow-mindedness. "The enemy targets areas where there is deprivation," he said. He said that Pakistan was the first state after the state of Madinah to be based on an Islamic ideology. "Fake nationalism and fake sectarianism are a great threat to our country," he said. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid said that Pakistan would not be a part of any war between the United States and China. But our fourth war against India will prove to be a victory just like the conquest of Makkah by Muslims and the dream for which Pakistan was created will come true. Chairman Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies Major General Muhammad Saad Khattak (R) said that Pakistani youth have been sandwiched by religious and secular extremists. Our organization is trying to unite the youth under the banner of Pakistaniat by ridding them of all forms of extremism. Major General Sumrez Salik (R) said that the real problem in Pakistan is the crisis of leadership. He said that the deprivations of Gilgit-Baltistan and the demands of the people in this regard were quite legitimate. However, this will require mobilization of youth and local leadership. Former caretaker Chief Minister Sher Jahan Mir said that the youth of Gilgit-Baltistan were facing many challenges including sectarian tensions, quality education, climate change, lack of technical education and unemployment. He said that propaganda against CPEC was also a challenge. Work on CPEC slowed down. He said that the youth of Gilgit-Baltistan need to take advantage of online business opportunities. Leading film star and former adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahzad Nawaz said that a nation which is financially dependent on others can never be politically independent. Quaid-e-Azam had declared Urdu as national language for national unity. He said that it was decided to make Urdu the official language more than 60 years ago but it has not been implemented till date. He said that the word ‘Pakistaniat’ has come to the fore for the first time in 2017 but despite the passage of six years it has not yet become a part of the dictionary. Yasir Abbas said that Gilgit-Baltistan is the only region that is struggling to integrate into Pakistan. Separatist movements are taking place in many other places. But Gilgit-Baltistan is still deprived of its legitimate rights. Aziz Ali Dad said that the nation is focused on the poetry of Allama Iqbal but no special attention is paid to the subject on which Allama Iqbal did his PhD or other subjects. Abdullah Khan said that we have built islands of small identities while our identity as Pakistani is overshadowed by these small islands. The Conference was attended by hundreds of youth from Gilgit-Baltistan.

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26/01/2022

Gilgit:
District administration Gilgit imposed ban on sale of private and government lands to non-natives.
Notification issued

24/01/2022

Gilgit :
A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Commissioner Gilgit Division on 24th January, 2022 in Commissioner Office Gilgit Division regarding safe & smooth conduction of Pakistan Air Force National Ski Competitions which are scheduled from 27th January, 2022 to 4th February, 2022 at PAF detachment Nalter, Gilgit.

24/01/2022

Islamabad :
Justice Ayesha Malik has been sworn in as the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

18/01/2022

Islamabad :
Gilgit_Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid quarantined himself after tested positive for corona virus.
In a tweet, he confirmed and appealed to the nation that all people should get themselves fully vaccinated and strictly adhere to Corona SOPs.

16/01/2022

Gilgit:
By, Tanveer Ahmed
A foreign mountaineering team has arrived in Pakistan for the world's second highest peak K2 winter expedition, 2022.
The team includes Nepal's Neema Gelsen Sherpa, Chiring, Dawa, Fury, Nagima Tendi, Nangma Dorje Tamang, Tashi Sherpa.
According to Secretary Alpine Club of Pakistan Karar Haidri, a team of climbers will leave Skardu for Askoli in the couple of days.
It is to be noted that this is the first foreign expedition to make a winter adventure on the savage mountain since the death of Pakistan's national hero Muhammad Ali Sadpara and his two foreign mountaineers during a winter tale on K2 last year. The expedition has been named K2 Winter Expedition 2022.

14/01/2022

Gilgit:
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khurshid Khan is addressing a press conference.

03/01/2022

Nagar :
WINTER SPORTS POTENTIAL OF NAGR.

Mashaa Allah youth of Nagar participating in Winter Sports. Training sessions on Ice Hockey, Skating, skies etc . Nagar is future Best Place For Winter Sports, and Winter Tourism too.

01/01/2022

Rawalpindi :
Indian Army and Pakistan Army exchanged greetings and sweets at four locations along the Line of Control today.
1. Chilliana Tithwal Crossing pt
2. Chakoti Uri Crossing pt
3. Poonch Rawlakot crossing pt
4. Mendhar Hot Springs Crossing pt

03/12/2021

Islamabad:
The Department of International Relations, National Defence University organized cheerful and jovially celebrated Gilgit Baltistan Gala. Director General Institute for Strategic Studies, Research & Analysis (ISSRA) Major General Ehsan Mehmood Khan, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Militiary) was the Chief Guest of the event. Honourable Dean FCS Dr. Lubna Abid Ali, HOD IR Dr. Khurram Iqbal, honorable faculty members and students attended the event.
The Dean FCS Dr. Lubna Abid Ali delivered the inaugural speech followed by the address of the Chief Guest. The DG ISSRA expressed his immense love and affiliations with the people of Gilgit Baltistan. Students performed Cultural dances, folk songs, national songs, traditional dress walk as well as played interesting games to make the audience familiar with different languages and dialects of GB. Stalls representing 10 districts of GB displayed traditional cuisines, jewelry, dresses, artifacts, handicrafts, dry fruits, fine arts, and musical instruments.

25/11/2021

Islamabad :
PRESS RELEASE
SCO Signs a MoU with ZONG on Telecom Development in AJ&K and GB
Special Communications Organization (SCO), the largest and leading telecom service provider in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Mobile Pakistan (Zong) on different telecom projects and activities in AJ&K and GB regions.
The ceremony was attended by Major General Shahid Siddeeq (Director General SCO), Mr. Wang Hua (Chief Executive Officer Zong), Mr. Lu Jianhui (Chief Technical Officer Zong) and senior officials of SCO and Zong.
With this agreement, Zong will be harnessing the first mover advantage by their strategic move to collaborate with SCO which is the significant market player in AJ&K and GB, furthermore SCO will also provide backhaul connectivity to Zong being their strategic partner for powering their massive rollout plan. It is pertinent to note that SCO and Zong have immense history of cooperation and support to each other for provision of communication to populace of AJ&K and GB. SCO and Zong started this journey back in 2008 and it has grown and will grow further to benefit the people of AJ&K and GB. In 2011, an agreement on roaming was signed between SCO and Zong.
{ DG SCO Maj Gen Shahid Siddeeq said, “Today we are expanding our strategic partnerships in the field of technology to affirm our greater commitment for providing the most advanced services to AJ&K and GB. SCO aspires to bring all those digital and communication services to far-flung and deprived areas of AJ&K and GB that are available in major cities of Pakistan in collaboration with other cellular operators.”

05/11/2021

05/11/2021

Gilgit :
A meeting was held today at Soni Jawari Public Policy Center GB with GB Minister for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries and regional directors to discuss and explore opportunities in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries. Several potential initiatives in the sector have been identified. The key agenda of the meeting was to prepare a proposal to be submitted to Chainman CPEC committee to access an indicative pledged amount of 250 Million USD.
The discussions also revolves around proposals regarding seed certification, fruits supply chains and plant protection. More we initiatives regarding farmers training will be taken in all districts and the ALF Department in GB will be digitized on priority basis.
SJCPP Head Izhar Hunzai assured the department of agriculture to initiate all the steps to facilitate implementation of proposals prepared at regional, local, and national level.
Further, the Minister Agriculture sorted out some areas to be improved including the production of best cereal varieties for the geographical localities of the region, adopting modern technology, Cultivating and regulating medicinal plants for market consumption.
It was agreed to establish a first of its kind state of the Art Agriculture Research Centre in GB.

14/10/2021

Gilgit (Indus Times)
*GB Scouts Polo Cup - 2021 Final Match*
Final thrilling Match was played b/ w GB Scouts A vs NLI A. Both teams played very well. At the end of both halfs score was equal by 5 - 5 goals each. However, in additional time, NLI A managed to score the *Golden Goal* and won the Championship by 6-5 goals.
▪︎ *Honorable Governor Gilgit Baltistan, Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon was Chief Guest of the event*. He appreciated efforts of GB Scouts in promoting/ revitalizing Free Style Polo in GB. Chief Guest distributed prizes amongst the winner and Runner up teams.
▪︎Best Player of the Match - Hav Safdar, NLI A
▪︎Best Horse - Sep Nazid, GB Scouts A.
▪︎ Consolarty prize was awarded to Kosht Team, Chitral which specially participated in the event at Gilgit for the 1st time.
▪︎ Special Souvenirs were also presented to all sponsors (NLC, KCBL, SCO, NBP, Serena Hotel Glt, Al Jalil Developers, GB Scouts Foundation, Green Pharmacy, TELEC Gp and GB Overseas Bureau) whose support in conduct of the event was remarkable.
▪︎Respected members of GB Legislative Assembly also graced the occassion with their presence. A large number of locals attended the event and supported their teams.
▪︎GB Scouts is grateful to all departments to include HQ FCNA, NLI Cen, Tourism, Sports and Culture Dept GB, GB Police, GB PWD, GB Polo Association and all other Govt Departments for their kind support thus making this event successful.

12/10/2021

Gilgit : Indus Times
Nutrition program Health department gilgit Baltistan conducted an awareness session on adolescent nutrition at Girls High school Danyore.Health Education and Nutrition officers Sughra Yaqoob and Madiha wali addressed the students on dire need of awareness regarding Nutrition and Balance diet in adolescence.
This stage is characterized by growth spurt,50%of ideal body weight is gained during this period.adolescent nutrition is important for their physical, emotional and cognitive development. Such Sessions are need of the day.unhealthy eating behaviors are common among adolescence including frequent dieting, meal Skipping, high consumption of food rich in fats and empty calories. Eating habits of our adolescent impacts on their whole lives.95% of diseases are associated with our food choices. Adolescence is the window of opportunity for the improvement of nutritional status and correcting poor nutritional practices.

29/09/2021

NEAT AND CLEAN
FAIRY MEADOW.

Chilass : (IT)
On the directions of Worthy Home Secretary GB, Commissioner Diamer Astore Division and Deputy Commissioner Diamer, the Assistant Commissioner / Administrator MC Chilas arranged 2 days cleanliness awareness campaign at Fairy Meadow in collaboration with GB Waste Management Company. In this regard staff of Waste Management Team (GBWMC) from Chilas and Juglote carried out first ever cleanliness campaign at Fairy Meadows.

Magistrate Abdul Rauf and Irfan focal person on behalf of AC Chilas supervising and leading the cleanliness campaign on spot.

The Director Local Council Board GB and Manager GB Waste Management provided full assistance in successful conduct of cleanliness campaign.

Cleanliness campaign has been started from Trekking Point to Fairy Meadow covering 6KM long trekking route.

Nook and corners have been cleaned and all sorts of Waste have been collected and discarded by the Waste Management Team under the supervision of Magistrates.

Likewise, proper cleanliness has been ensured at the Tourists points at Fairy Meadows and all hotels owners, General public have been informed to collect and discard the waste being produced over there.

Tourists, general public and Hotels owners have appreciated the cleanliness campaign.