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27/12/2021

Earthquake jolts all districts of Gilgit Baltistan.

23/12/2021

Coaster, minibus, carrying multiple passengers slips on snowy road, avoids falling into a ravine.

The accident happened while the vehicle was travelling from Khapulu to Rawalpindi.

No injuries reported.

21/12/2021

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13/12/2021

Islamabad
Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid Khan attended a cake-cutting ceremony at Gilgit-Baltistan House, Islamabad to celebrate the 85th Salgirah of Shah Karim Al-Husseini, the spiritual leader of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.

On the occasion, he congratulated the Ismaili community around the world, especially in Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Chief Minister paid tributes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan for his philanthropic services.

He said His Highness’s immense love for Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan is invaluable.

Chief Minister announced regularisation of the contingent staff of Gilgit-Baltistan House.

24/11/2021

Upper kohistan
The tragic car accident on KKH in Kohistan takes the lives of six family members from Jalalabad, Gilgit.

The deceased were identified as Yasmin Azhar (mother), Engineer Adnan Hassan Khan (son), Engineer Karar Hassan Khan (son), Nini Fatima (daughter) and one-year-old son of Nini Fatima ( grandson).

According to reports the family was en-route to Gilgit to attend the mourning rites of their dead relative.

08/11/2021

Chillas

Commandant Diamer Basha Dam task force Brigadier Ismail khattak inaugurated sports Gala at cadet college chilas in chilas today , along with former spokesman Gilgit Baltistan Govt. Faizullah faraq,principal cadet college chilas Lt. Colonel Fazal Hakim and wing commander GB, scouts Lt. Colonel puktoon wali.

22/10/2021

Chillas
Two died, one injured in a car accident on KKH near Thore area of Diamer district. The car was en-route from Rawalpindi to Gilgit.

According to reports, the deceased driver was a resident of Mardan area of KPK province. The second deceased has been identified as a resident of Chatorkhand village of Ishkoman Ghizer.

06/10/2021

University of Baltistan signed an MOU with IBA - Institute of Business Administration Karachi. IBA Karachi will provide assistance as well as support in overall institutional development, Staff capacity development, technical assistance in Business incubation and work work closely in research and development. Director External Linkages Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain Mondoq UOB signed the MOU with Dr. Asma Hyder Professor and Dean School of Economics & Social Science IBA, Karachi here at Skardu. The MOU will help strengthening Baltistan university in research, development and faculty development and rolling out of business incubation center in all districts of Baltistan.

30/09/2021

Gilgit
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) along with Mr. Bulbul Jan Shams (renowned civil society activist) visits Mehnaz Fatima Foundation (MFF).

The CEO, Kamal Uddin and Principal, Tahira Ali showed them different facilities at Rehabilitation Center and Mehnaz Fatima Montessori & Inclusive School and briefed the guests about the MFF programs of rehabilitation, school and humanitarian assistance.

The IGP, appreciated the efforts for providing "State of the Art" learning and rehabilitation facilities at MFF. The IGP also desired technical support and assistance from the MFF to restructure and reform the Police Public School in Gilgit.

12/09/2021

Gilgit-Baltistan has immense potential for investment. Investors must take into consideration local interests, environment and culture and for that legislation is mandatory.
Waqar Abbas Mondoq,
former advisor Finance,

28/08/2021

Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and PPAF ink MoU to undertake joint development strategies

Islamabad: Planning and Development Department (P&DD), Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here at Gilgit Baltistan Secretariat, Islamabad, to reduce poverty and enhance socio economic development in far flung areas of Gilgit-Baltistan under collaborated development initiatives.
P&DD, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and PPAF, under the collaboration, will undertake joint development strategies in various areas including institutional development, innovation and culture, entrepreneurship, productive infrastructure and energy, education, tourism, social welfare, and agriculture. Mr Syed Abrar Hussain, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, and Mr Qazi Azmat Isa, CEO PPAF, signed the MoU on behalf of the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and PPAF respectively in the presence of Mr Khalid Khurshid, Chief Minister, Gilgit-Baltistan, Mr Irshad Khan Abbasi, Group Head, Institutions, Integration, and Innovation PPAF, Mr Fateh-Ullah Khan, Senior Minister P&DD and Information Gilgit-Baltistan, Mr Usman Ahmed, Secretary to Chief Minister and Mr Waqar Abbas, Business Development Lead, were present on the occasion.
Mr Khalid Khursheed, Chief Minister, Gilgit-Baltistan, termed the signing of MoU between Gilgit-Baltistan Government and PPAF a landmark to initiate various important development activities in the region. While sharing his views about this newly established collaboration, he said “I am sure that this collaboration will help in ushering new era of development under the collaborated initiatives, especially in the less developed areas of Gilgit-Baltistan.”
Mr Qazi Azmat Isa, CEO, PPAF, on the occasion said, “PPAF believes in the inclusive & integrated effort in reducing poverty in far flung districts and I am confident that joining hands with Gilgit-Baltistan Government would enhance and strengthen the scope and impact of our work in underserved districts of Gilgit-Baltistan.”
The collaboration between Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and PPAF, would streamline the work of both partners to engage with communities to achieve SDGs, CPEC related development targets, and Gilgit-Baltistan Socio Economic Development Plan.
PPAF, under the MoU, will facilitate the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan to engage with its Partner Organizations and local communities to initiate the activities of economic and social development whereas the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan will share its financial support to jointly initiated projects and support to PPAF and its partner organizations during the implementation of the projects through concerned line departments and government Institutions.
Chief Minister, Giligit-Baltistan, on the occasion also announced that Soni Jawari Center for Public Policy is being established which will formulize social protection and various policies to mainstream different sectors within Gilgit-Baltistan. Therefore, PPAF’s technical assistance will be sought to strengthen and expand the scope of its work.

16/08/2021

Gilgit
Protesters outside Gilgit Baltistan Assembly demand justice for Adiba.

31/07/2021

Chillas
Karakorum Highway Tatta Pani section opened for light traffic.

Police will regulate the movement of traffic in order to avoid any trouble.

30/07/2021

KKH at Tatapani area blocked at multiple locations and will take time in opening. Babusar road also blocked.

Machinery has been mobilised and working at site since early morning.

All passengers and tourists are advised to stop travelling till further orders.

Assistant Commissioer
Chilas.

26/07/2021

The fixing team of Sherpas has found the dead bodies of all three missing climbers Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snori and Juan Pablo Mohr near the bottleneck of K-2, Mushtaq, the base camp manager at K2, has now confirmed.

Confirming the report to Pamir Times, Muhammad Ali, Owner of Mashabrum Expeditions, said that the three bodies have been located.

He said that Mushtaq, his brother, is at the Base Camp and sharing updates based on latest contacts with the rope-fixing team of Sherpas.

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Upper Hunza Assistant Commissioner Gojal, Mr. Zulqarnain Khan has imposed section 144 on littering and warned the tourists and locals of heavy penalties. In a message for the Clean and Green Hunza project, he warned the violators of spending time behind the bar. The Clean and Green Hunza project is an initiative of Mountain Area Support Organization (MASO) supported by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) of the Canadian High Commission in Pakistan to manage the solid waste issues in the jurisdiction.

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First PIA flight reached Skardu from Lahore with 152 passengers Skardu The first Pakistan Air Line's flight from Lahore reached Skardu with 152 passengers today. The water cannon salute has been given to the flight upon reaching Skardu Air Port. The flight landed safely. Air Bus 320 will fly twice every week from Lahore to Skardu. According to our sources flight duration will be one and half hour. Government has announced 7500 fare for one side. That means it is one of the cheapest flights for Gilgit-Baltistan.

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SSP Gilgit Mirza Hassan appeals to the people to cooperate with police to maintain law and order in Gilgit. In a video statement, he said all the culprits involved in recent incidents were arrested.

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Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Muhammad Khalid Khurshid Khan attends Novroz festivity in Skardu.

Women day

Gilgit On the occasion of international women day kkhnews pays tribute to women of gilgit baltistan.

Ali sadpara

Elite Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja shares his grief on losing his "good friend" Ali Sadpara

Nazir sabir

Renowned mountaineer Nazir Sabir apologises for his choice of some inappropriate words regarding Muhammad Ali Sadpara in one of his previous interview. In a video statement, he has said that Ali was like a younger brother and torchbearer of his profession. He has said that people were trying to blame Ali for the decision of risking lives. He further said that he was trying to make the point that the decision was not with Ali. Nazir Sabir has said that Ali Sadpara was a professional mountaineer with all the potential to make history in his field. It is here to mention that Nazir Sabir has earned the prestigious Award for Pride-of-Performance in 1982 for his outstanding achievements in mountaineering. He was honoured with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz in 2001 for his outstanding performance in this profession. Nazir Sabir was the first Pakistani to summit Mount Everest on 17 May 2000 as a team member of the Mountain Madness Everest Expedition. He has climbed Mount Everest and four of the five 8000 m peaks in Pakistan, including the world's second highest mountain K2 in 1981, Gasherbrum II 8035m, Broad Peak 8050m in 1982, and Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) 8068m in 1992. In July 1980, Nazir Sabir lost his elder brother Inayat Shah, who served in the Pakistan Army Special Services Group (SSG). This was his brother’s second attempt on Diran peak in Nagar on the SSG expedition. He currently operates an adventure travel outfit under the name of Nazir Sabir Expeditions. In his political career, Sabir was elected as the member if Gilgit Baltistan Legislative Assembly in 1994 and was appointed Advisor on Education and Tourism to the then government for a five-year term. He was the first to defeat the candidate of traditional Mir of Hunza family taking away the public mandate as a commoner for the first time.

K2 operation

A tribute to the legendry mountaineer, Ali Sadpara. We hope and pray for his safe return! #Ali_sadpara

Sadpara

This song is dedecated To Our National hero mohd Ali Sadpara Vocal & Lyrics Zia Shad & Zulfiqar fouji Rec shezal studio gilgit

K2 summit update

K2, Bottleneck traverse. "The Serac" looms dangerously above, its grip on the mountain timeless, yet menacingly precarious. Objective hazard nightmares are made of this. But so are 8000m dreams of glory." ۔ This is around where Sajid Ali last saw Muhammad Ali Sadpara and team at around 10 am PKT, 05 February. Video Credit: Dave Watson.

K2 summit

Mountaineer Sajid Sadpara, son of renowned climber Muhammad Ali Sadpara, says that chances of survival of the three missing climbers at K-2 is low. He was talking to media-persons after arriving to Skardu from K-2 base camp.

Covid-19

Prime Minister #ImranKhan on Tuesday kicked off the #coronavirus vaccination drive with the first shot administrated to a doctor in Islamabad. Addressing the ceremony to mark the launch of the campaign, the premier felicitated his health team for securing the #vaccines and thanked #China for donating 500,000 doses of the #Sinopharm vaccine. PM’s aide on health Dr Fasial Sultan among other officials was present on the occasion to oversee the inoculation drive.

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