Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan is recognized as the northern areas of Pakistan. Southern part of gilgit is linked with azad Kashmir, western areas include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern areas are associated with Borhan corridor & Afghanistan and east side is linked with China

The judicial system of gilgit Baltistan is same as the judicial system of any other country the high court of gilgit Baltistan is known as the chief court and the supreme court is recognized as Appellate court. Having multiple waterfalls and crystal clear lakes, Gilgit-Baltistan is known as the Paradise of Pakistan. World highest 30 peaks are situated in this region.

World second biggest glaciers are also present in the valley. The region is famous for international tourism. The region is spread on 2,850 Square Mile which is the 6th largest region of Pakistan with the total population approximately 2 Million. Climate remains human friendly throughout summers, it raises up-to 15-20% maximum and falls more than-3% in winters. Gilgit has its own national animal “Markhor”

ECC approves release of 25,000 metric tons of wheat for GB

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the immediate release of 25,000 metric tons… Read More

GB govt terms Marriyum Aurangzeb’s allegations ‘baseless’

ISLAMABAD: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government has rejected the allegations levelled by Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb… Read More

Moderate intensity quake jolts Roundu in GB, five injured

GILGIT: At least five persons were injured in 4.3 magnitude earthquake in Roundu district of… Read More

Pakistan Army continues rescue, relief efforts in flood-hit areas

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army troops are assisting the civil administration in rescue and relief efforts… Read More

PMD warns of higher temperatures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan

PDMA KP, GBDMA & DDMA Hunza have been directed to remain vigilant, alert and to… Read More

Gilgit-Baltistan to turn into world winter sports destination: PM Imran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed hope that Gilgit Baltistan would become a… Read More

BLOG: Climate disasters trigger mental health crisis in Pakistan’s mountains

“Even after three years, the villagers remain heartbroken,” said Hajida Parveen, referring to a flood… Read More

Relief activities started in quake-hit areas of Gilgit-Baltistan

GILGIT: Relief activities have been started in the quake-hit areas of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) following the… Read More

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Gilgit-Baltistan

GILGIT: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Gilgit and surrounding areas on Monday evening, ARY… Read More

PM Imran Khan to announce provincial status for Gilgit Baltistan on Dec 16

GILGIT: Provincial Minister of Gilgit Baltistan Raja Zakaria Monday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan… Read More

No Covid-19 case reported from Gilgit Baltistan; active cases stand at 6

GILGIT: No case of COVID-19 has been reported from the Gilgit Baltistan region in Pakistan… Read More

GB council elections to be held on November 12

GILGIT: Chief Election Commissioner of the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region Raja Shehbaz Khan has announced that… Read More

74th Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan being celebrated today

GILGIT: The 74th independence day of Gilgit-Baltistan is being celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour… Read More

Newly-wed couple dies of gas suffocation in Gilgit Baltistan

ASTORE: A newly-married couple was found dead at their house due to gas suffocation in… Read More

Most tap water in northern Pakistan not fit to drink

A report on water quality in Pakistan’s northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan shows high levels of… Read More

Second draft of constitutional package for GB forwarded to PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: The second draft of the constitutional package for the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region has been… Read More

Tourists among 52 persons detected with COVID-19 in GB

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) health department has confirmed that 52 more persons including three tourists… Read More

PMD issues Glacial Lake Outburst alert for GB, Chitral

ISLAMABAD/GILGIT: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in a weather alert warned of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood… Read More

PIA operates six flights for Skardu to promote tourism

SKARDU: In a bid to promote tourism in the country, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)… Read More

COVID positivity ratio highest in Gilgit Baltistan, Karachi, AJK

ISLAMABAD: Karachi and parts of Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have reported… Read More