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Diamer-Bhasha boundary dispute: Gilgit rejects K-P’s claim to part of dam
GILGIT: Existing tensions between Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) have increased over the controversy of the Diamer-Bhasha dam, with both sides claiming rights to the dam. G-B legislative assembly members rejected K-P’s claim over part of the structure on Tuesday and … Continue reading
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[Pictorial] Snowfall adds to the agony of remote communities
Life in the mountains becomes very difficult with the arrival of harsh winters. Many remote valleys remain covered under snow for months, with no outside access and without any local solutions to many basic needs, like health and access to … Continue reading
Marafie Foundation signs MoU with GB government for establishment of Skardu hospital
PT Report Islamabad, November 18: Marafie Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Gilgit – Baltistan for establishment of a tertiary care hospital in Skardu, the headquarters of Baltistan region. The government will provide 50 Kanals of … Continue reading
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[Art] Names of Allah Almighty, Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Ali (AS) on the mountains of GB
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Abdul Khaliq Taj: A poet who fights sectarianism through his poetry
Shabbir Mir GILGIT: Described as one of Gilgit-Baltistan’s (G-B) most prolific contemporary poets, Abdul Khaliq Taj is known in the region for his humorous poetry. He targets the powerful mullah (clergy), who is dividing the masses on sectarian lines. Born in … Continue reading
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FWO starts construction of road at spillway of dammed Hunza River
PT Report Hunza, November 12: The Frontiers Works Organization (FWO) has, for the fourth time, started constructing a temporary access road at spillway of the dammed Hunza River near Attabad Village. Commuters are facing difficulties due to blockade of the … Continue reading
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Shagarthang Hydropower Project approved
Monitoring Desk Islamabad – Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) Friday approved the 26 MW Shagarthang Hydropower Project for Skardu, Baltistan. The project would cost up to 4843.726 million rupees. 80% of the cost is being provided by Asian Development … Continue reading
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Celebrated photographer, Karim Jan, no more
PT Report Gilgit – Presidential Award winning photographer, Karim Jan, passed away due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Karachi, on November 6. He was laid to rest in Konodas, Gilgit, in presence of relatives and admirers. Karim Jan … Continue reading
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Gilgit bleeds amid unending violence
PT Report Gilgit, November 9: While most of the people in GB were busy with Eid celebrations, the gun-totting terrorists did their bit to snatch some colours, by killing and injuring people on the streets of Gilgit city. Today, a … Continue reading
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PAMIR TIMES 