Gilgit-baltistan

New era of Pakistan-China cooperation has dawned: PM Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said a new era of Pakistan-China cooperation in the information technology (IT), communication, mining, and energy sectors has dawned and will lead to economic development and deepening of the time-tested bilateral relationship. Sharif's remarks came as he chaired a review meeting in Islamabad on Saturday on the implementation of agreements and MOUs reached during his recent visit to China, Radio Pakistan reported. The prime minister said that the promotion of Pakistan-China cooperation in these fields will lead to economic development, strengthening of regional ties, and deepening of the relations between the two countries. Referring to the time-tested Pak-China friendship, he said that China had always supported Pakistan in difficult times. China has emerged as the strongest economic power and Pakistan can emulate its development, he added. The 72-year-old Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader said that no disruption will be tolerated in th

Eight killed, 26 injured in terror attack in Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan

At least seven people were killed and eighteen injured as terrorists opened fire on a passenger bus in restive northwest Pakistan on Saturday, police said. The bus was travelling from Ghizer district in Gilgit Baltistan to Islamabad when terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, an official said. The bus caught fire after lethal firing by the terrorists, the police said. The dead and injured included military servicemen as well as civilians. The assailants managed to escape from the scene after the attack. The injured have been transferred to a nearby hospital, the police said. It said the condition of several persons is critical and that the death toll is expected to rise further. The police said an investigation has been launched into the attack and a search operation is on to apprehend the terrorists.

11 people dead, 13 injured in avalanche in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan

At least 11 people have been reported dead while 13 others sustained injuries in a snow avalanche that hit Gilgit Baltistan's Astore district, according to the GBDMA

Gilgit-Baltistan force being used to attack police in Zaman Park: Pak govt

The minister accused the PTI chairman of using women and children as human shields outside Zaman Park during the clashes, the Pakistani daily reported

Explained: Why Gilgit-Baltistan crucial for India? What is its history?

India's northward journey of development will be complete after reaching Gilgit and Baltistan, said Rajnath Singh. Let's know what the Gilgit-Baltistan issue is and how does it affect India

Militants block road linking Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan

Militants demanding the release of their jailed accomplices set up blockades on one of the major arteries linking Pakistan's restive provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), leaving a senior minister and several tourists stranded, a media report said on Saturday. A voice clip shared on social media on Friday purportedly features Senior GB Minister Abaidullah Baig as saying that he was on his way from Islamabad to Gilgit when militants blocked the road to press authorities for the release of their accomplices from jail. Habibur Rahman, GB's most wanted militant commander who was accused of killing 10 foreigners in Nanga Parbat, and his accomplices blocked the road in Thak village of Chilas in Diamer on Friday around 4 pm, leaving travellers on both sides stranded, the Dawn newspaper quoted a source as saying. Sources said the militants were demanding the release of their accomplices, including those involved in the gruesome murder of foreigners in the Nanga ..

Gilgit-Baltistan election concludes amid tight security; counting begins

India has slammed Pakistan for its decision to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any action to alter the status of the militarily-occupied region has no legal basis

Will provide people of Gilgit-Baltistan constitutional rights: Bilawal

The PPP chair claimed that hundreds of young, degree-holding job aspirants from Gilgit-Baltistan are still looking for employment but the government is not doing anything for them

Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan move and India's response: Explained in pics

India has slammed Pakistan for its attempt to accord provincial status to the "so-called Gilgit-Baltistan, saying it is intended to camouflage the "illegal" occupation of the region by Islamabad

Amid massive protests, Pak grants provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan

The move comes after Saudi Arabia removed Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from the country's map

Polls in Gilgit-Baltistan attempt to camouflage 'illegal' occupation: MEA

India said it has conveyed its strong protest to Pakistan over announcement of elections to the "so-called Gilgit-Baltistan" legislative assembly next month

Pakistan: Opposition parties to boycott meeting on Gilgit Baltistan polls

The decision to discard the meeting was "officially" announced by Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari

India slams Pakistan's announcement to hold polls in Gilgit-Baltistan

India came down heavily on Pakistan for its decision to hold general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any action to alter the status of the militarily-occupied region has no legal basis.

Gilgit-Baltistan to be elevated to full-fledged province: Pakistan

India has clearly conveyed to Pakistan that the entire union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are an integral part of the country

Pakistan Air Force carries out exercises in Gilgit-Baltistan region

Talking to air force personnel, Khan said that Pakistan was watching the geostrategic developments in the region. The air chief claimed that India was making massive military procurements

India lodges protest with Islamabad over Pak SC's order on Gilgit-Baltistan

The Ministry of External Affairs said a demarche was issued to a senior Pakistani diplomat lodging a strong protest over the court ruling

India protests Pakistan court's order allowing polls in Gilgit-Baltistan

In a recent order, the Pakistan Supreme Court allowed the amendment to the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Order of 2018 to conduct the general elections in the region

Pakistan rejects India's protests against Gilgit-Baltistan order

The order is being seen as Islamabad's efforts towards incorporating the disputed region as its fifth province

Pak approves administrative and financial reform for PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan's top civil and military leaders have decided to give greater administrative and financial authority to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, the region through which the controversial USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) passes. During a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) - the top civil and military body - Sartaj Aziz, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission and the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan, yesterday briefed the Committee on the PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan reform proposals, an official statement said. The meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi reviewed these proposals and after detailed deliberations a consensus was reached on the "devolution of greater administrative authority and financial powers" to the PoK government and the Gilgit-Baltistan government, according to the statement. The details of administrative and financial reform have not been shared so far. However, there was also consensus .

Will choose India over Pak in case of referendum: Gilgit-Baltistan leader

Said Pakistan must follow United Nation resolutions and withdraw its forces from Gilgit province