GB poised for legislative elections before January 2026
Gilgit-Baltistan is preparing for its next legislative assembly elections, which are expected to take place before January 2026 as the current five-year term of the assembly comes…
PTI-backed Khalid Khurshid aims majority in upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Elections
Khalid Khurshid, the former Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan and a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is preparing to contest the upcoming legislative assembly…
4 billion PKR fund announced for infrastructure mapping and rebuilding Gilgit-Baltistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a Rs. 4 billion (around USD 14 million) fund specifically earmarked for mapping disaster damage and rebuilding infrastructure in…
Flash floods destroy homes, bridges and highways in Gilgit-Baltistan’s flood zones
Flash floods triggered by record-breaking rainfall in July have caused severe destruction across multiple districts of Gilgit-Baltistan. Torrential downpours over the past weeks…
Shandur Polo Festival returns July 7–9 with GB vs Chitral matches
The world’s highest polo ground once again echoed with cheers and hoofbeats as the annual Shandur Polo Festival was held from July 7 to 9 at the scenic Shandur Pass. Thousands of…
PIA Resumes Dubai to Gilgit-Baltistan Flights to Meet Rising Travel Demand
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its direct international flight service between Dubai and Skardu, marking a significant step forward for tourism in…
Severe monsoon rains trigger landslides across Diamer district
Heavy monsoon rains over the past several days have caused dangerous landslides across various parts of Diamer district in Gilgit-Baltistan, leading to road blockages, damaged…
Landslide alerts persist along Jaglot‑Skardu road during monsoon rains
Continuous monsoon rains in Gilgit-Baltistan have led to repeated landslide alerts along the Jaglot–Skardu road, causing major concern for travelers and disrupting transport…
FlyDubai waits approval to launch international flights via Skardu Airport
FlyDubai, the government-owned low-cost airline of the United Arab Emirates, is awaiting final approval to begin international flight operations to Skardu International Airport, a…
Upgrades to Skardu International Airport move forward with Rs 180m project
Work on the long-awaited upgrades to Skardu International Airport is progressing after the federal government approved a Rs 180 million development project aimed at improving…