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Category: Climate & Environment

Gilgit-Baltistan Mourns the Loss of Prominent Climate Activist Karim Shah Nizari
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Gilgit-Baltistan Mourns the Loss of Prominent Climate Activist Karim Shah Nizari

(Yasin, Ghizer)The region of Gilgit-Baltistan is mourning the sudden passing of Karim Shah Nizari, a widely respected social worker, environmental writer and adventure tourism expert from Yasin Valley. He died of a heart attack on…

September 23, 2025September 24, 2025
Seven Ismaili Volunteers Lose Lives While Restoring Flood-Damaged Water Channel in Danyore, Gilgit
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Seven Ismaili Volunteers Lose Lives While Restoring Flood-Damaged Water Channel in Danyore, Gilgit

A devastating landslide in the Manogah Nallah area of Danyore, Gilgit, claimed the lives of seven Ismaili community volunteers and left six others injured on Monday morning. The volunteers were working on a self-help basis…

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025
Rainfall in July 2025 up 36% causing nationwide flooding including Gilgit-Baltistan
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Rainfall in July 2025 up 36% causing nationwide flooding including Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan witnessed a sharp increase in rainfall during the month of July 2025, with national averages showing 36 percent more rain than usual. This unusual weather pattern has caused widespread flooding across the country, with…

July 31, 2025August 5, 2025
4  billion PKR fund announced for infrastructure mapping and rebuilding Gilgit-Baltistan
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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 flood‑hit parts of Gilgit‑Baltistan. This announcement came during his visit to…

July 26, 2025August 5, 2025
Flash floods destroy homes, bridges and highways in Gilgit-Baltistan’s flood zones
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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 led to powerful water surges that swept away hundreds of homes, collapsed…

July 15, 2025August 5, 2025
Severe monsoon rains trigger landslides across Diamer district
Climate & EnvironmentNewsTravel & Tourism

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 houses, and growing concern for the safety of people living…

June 1, 2025August 5, 2025
Landslide alerts persist along Jaglot‑Skardu road during monsoon rains
Climate & EnvironmentTravel & Tourism

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 between Gilgit and the Baltistan region. The road, which serves as a…

March 26, 2025August 5, 2025

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