News & updates from Gilgit-Baltistan
(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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
