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Broad Peak: Geological Profile of the 8,051-meter Mountain
Sciencehindustan-times16d ago

Broad Peak: Geological Profile of the 8,051-meter Mountain

Broad Peak, an 8,051-meter mountain in Gilgit-Baltistan, is described for its geological formation from the collision of Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The article highlights its composition of granite blocks and metamorphic rock layers, noting its reputation for avalanche risks.

PPP Secures 11 Seats in Gilgit-Baltistan Elections
WorldDawn2mo ago

PPP Secures 11 Seats in Gilgit-Baltistan Elections

Pakistan's PPP has secured 11 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan after the region's Chief Election Commissioner, Raja Shahbaz Khan, announced decisions on three pending election petitions. PPP candidate Attaullah was declared the winner from GBA-16 Dia.

PPP Poised to Form Government in Gilgit-Baltistan
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

PPP Poised to Form Government in Gilgit-Baltistan

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is reportedly set to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan, with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari acknowledging the Prime Minister's support. Discussions also encompassed broader political cooperation and regional issues.

Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

Bilawal Bhutto Vows Struggle for Gilgit-Baltistan's Rights

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on his campaign trail, has pledged that the Pakistan Peoples Party's new generation will fight for Gilgit-Baltistan's rights under the 18th Amendment. He emphasized the region's right to govern, ownership of resources, and job creation for its youth.

Pakistan Issues GLOF and Heatwave Alerts
Worldexpress-tribune3mo ago

Pakistan Issues GLOF and Heatwave Alerts

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, alongside a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts in Sindh.

Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests
WorldDWqatar-tribune5mo ago2 sources

Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests

Violent demonstrations have erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee to meet in Peshawar today for Ramazan moon sighting
CultureThe GuardianThe IndependentDawn+1Daily Sabah6mo ago4 sources

Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee to meet in Peshawar today for Ramazan moon sighting

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet today (Wednesday) in Peshawar to sight the Ramazan moon. The committee chairman, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, will preside over the meeting. The zonal and district Ruet-i-Hilal Committees in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and other cities will also gather to sight the new moon. Earlier this month, based on the moon’s expected age, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) predicted that the first day of Ramazan was “likely to fall” on February 19. However, Suparco said the final announcement regarding the beginning of the holy month would be made by the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, “which is the sole competent authority, based on credible witness testimonies from across the country”. Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan observed their first day of fasting on Wednesday after the Ramazan moon was sighted on Tuesday night. It is worth mentioning that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs38 billion Ramazan Relief Package for 12.1 million deserving families across the four provinces as well as Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). “Every deserving family will receive Rs13,000 through a digital wallet or bank transfer, without discrimination based on party affiliation or point of view,” he said.

Climate Change Disrupts Climbing Season in Gilgit-Baltistan
WorldDawn2d ago

Climate Change Disrupts Climbing Season in Gilgit-Baltistan

Climate change-induced shifts in weather patterns have worsened conditions on the peaks of the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan, creating serious difficulties for mountaineers. No climber managed to summit the world’s second-highest mountain.

Avalanche on Broad Peak Kills Four Climbers, Six Missing Including Nirmal Purja
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Avalanche on Broad Peak Kills Four Climbers, Six Missing Including Nirmal Purja

An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan has killed four climbers, with six others still missing, including renowned Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja. Search and rescue efforts are underway for the missing international team members.

PPP Leads in Gilgit-Baltistan Election Results
Worldexpress-tribune2mo ago

PPP Leads in Gilgit-Baltistan Election Results

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured 11 seats, leading the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, with PML-N becoming the second-largest party with six seats and IPP emerging as the third.

PML-N Supports PPP to Prevent Horse-Trading in G-B
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

PML-N Supports PPP to Prevent Horse-Trading in G-B

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has announced its support for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to prevent horse-trading in Gilgit-Baltistan. This comes as the Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Adlia Pakistan (TTAP) plans to engage with the government before meeting with the PPP.

PTI and TTAP Allege Rigging in Gilgit-Baltistan Elections
PoliticsDawnexpress-tribune2mo ago2 sources

PTI and TTAP Allege Rigging in Gilgit-Baltistan Elections

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTAP) have rejected the results of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, alleging widespread rigging. They claim the elections were a repeat of the irregularities seen in the 2024 general elections.

PPP Leads in Gilgit-Baltistan Polls Amid Irregularity Complaints
PoliticsDawn2mo ago

PPP Leads in Gilgit-Baltistan Polls Amid Irregularity Complaints

Preliminary counts show the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leading with 10 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan polls, while other parties like PML-N, independents, and PTI-aligned candidates also secure leads. Both PPP and PTI have lodged complaints of widespread irregularities.

Pakistan-China trade through Khunjerab ‘in full swing’
BusinessDawn5mo ago

Pakistan-China trade through Khunjerab ‘in full swing’

GILGIT: Trade activity between Pakistan and Chi­na through the Khunjerab Pass is in full swing, with exports from Pakistan to China and Central Asian states increasing this year. However, local traders have expressed concerns over the non-implementation of the PM’s announcement regarding tax exemptions on impor­ted items for local consumption. Pakistan Customs Col­lec­tor Gilgit-Baltistan Shahid Jan told Dawn that 1,774 consignments impor­ted from China through the Khunjerab Pass were cleared...

Curfew lifted in Gilgit, continues in Skardu
WorldDawn5mo ago

Curfew lifted in Gilgit, continues in Skardu

GILGIT: Curfew has been lifted in Gilgit city, while it will remain in force in Skardu until further notice. According to a statement issued by Gilgit-Baltistan police on Wednesday, the curfew in Gilgit was lifted in view of public cooperation. However, security will remain on high alert at selected locations and an effective search strategy has been devised for various parts of the city. The statement advised citizens to carry their identity cards to avoid any inconvenience. It added that cu...

5.9-magnitutde earthquake jolts parts of country: PMD
ScienceDawn5mo ago

5.9-magnitutde earthquake jolts parts of country: PMD

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of KP on Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. The earthquake struck at 6:09pm at a depth of 101 kilometres, with its epicentre located in the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, the department said. According to DawnNewsTV, tremors were felt in Shangla, Swat, Mardan, Swabi and Nowshera. In Shangla, tremors were felt at the time of iftar, prompting people to rush out of their homes. No casualties or damages have been reported from the district. Pakistan falls on three major tectonic plates — the Arabian, Euro-Asian and Indian — which create five seismic zones under the country. The intersection of multiple fault lines means that tectonic movements remain a frequent occurrence in the region. Earlier this week, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded 86km northeast of Balochistan’s Khuzdar. Last month, an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolted parts of Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan, Peshawar and adjacent areas of KP. The same month, another 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of the country. Tremors were felt in Islamabad and parts of KP. Additional input by Umar Bacha.

Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan
WorldDawn13d ago

Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan

Flash floods, triggered by cloudbursts and glacial melting, caused widespread damage across Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Homes, roads, bridges, and agricultural land were destroyed, leaving hundreds of tourists and residents stranded.

Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly seeks special climate fund from Centre
PoliticsDawn1mo ago

Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly seeks special climate fund from Centre

Lawmakers in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have requested the federal government to establish a special climate fund, calling for compensation, water royalty, and a plan for glacier protection. The opposition leader also called for a probe into the use of existing climate funds.

G-B Power Deal Sparks Democratic Concerns
Politicsexpress-tribune1mo ago

G-B Power Deal Sparks Democratic Concerns

Experts have raised concerns that a power deal in Gilgit-Baltistan is blurring the lines between government and opposition, potentially undermining democratic principles.

Four independent G-B Assembly members join IPP
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

Four independent G-B Assembly members join IPP

Four newly elected independent members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). The IPP had previously failed to secure any seats in the elections despite fielding candidates.

PPP Welcomes Invitation to Form Gilgit-Baltistan Government
PoliticsDawnexpress-tribune2mo ago2 sources

PPP Welcomes Invitation to Form Gilgit-Baltistan Government

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan, with his own party, PML-N, sitting in opposition. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the invitation, expressing gratitude and calling it a recognition of the PPP's mandate.

PM Shehbaz, President Zardari discuss G-B polls and AJK situation
Politicsexpress-tribune2mo ago

PM Shehbaz, President Zardari discuss G-B polls and AJK situation

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have held discussions regarding the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) polls and the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The President directed efforts to align growth rates and public welfare schemes in the upcoming budget.

Serbian Opposition Parties Announce Coalition for Upcoming Elections
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Serbian Opposition Parties Announce Coalition for Upcoming Elections

Dragan Đilas announced that the Freedom and Justice Party (SSP) will participate in the upcoming Serbian parliamentary elections in a coalition with other pro-European parties. This decision comes as the opposition seeks the best strategy to contest the elections, with a coalition of minority parties also confirming their participation.

PTI Leaders Barred from Entering Gilgit-Baltistan Ahead of Elections
WorldDawnexpress-tribune2mo ago2 sources

PTI Leaders Barred from Entering Gilgit-Baltistan Ahead of Elections

Several leaders from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including Salman Akram Raja, have been expelled from Gilgit-Baltistan. They decried a 'lack of level playing field' ahead of the upcoming elections, claiming they were barred from entering the region.

Tensions Mount in Gilgit-Baltistan Ahead of Vote
Worldexpress-tribune2mo ago

Tensions Mount in Gilgit-Baltistan Ahead of Vote

Tensions are escalating in Gilgit-Baltistan as the PTI party alleges administrative hurdles and selective restrictions are being imposed during the election campaign, ahead of the upcoming vote.

PTI Alleges Airport Blockade Amid G-B Poll Row
Worldexpress-tribune2mo ago

PTI Alleges Airport Blockade Amid G-B Poll Row

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has alleged that police blocked a former National Assembly speaker from reaching Islamabad airport amidst a dispute over Gilgit-Baltistan elections.

At least 22 killed, 120 injured as protesters storm US consulate in Pakistan
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At least 22 killed, 120 injured as protesters storm US consulate in Pakistan

At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 injured on Sunday during violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan, as demonstrators attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, according to agency reports. The unrest was reported in the southern port city of Karachi as well as in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan […] The post At least 22 killed, 120 injured as protesters storm US consulate in Pakistan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rising Temperatures and Snowmelt Increase GLOF Risk in Northern Pakistan
EnvironmentDawnexpress-tribune5mo ago2 sources

Rising Temperatures and Snowmelt Increase GLOF Risk in Northern Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts above-normal temperatures in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from February to April, with the highest warming observed in Gilgit and Bunji. This rise in mercury is expected to heighten glacial melting and increase the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the region.