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Mountaineering community mourns loss of Laura Dahlmeier in Hushe Valley tragedy
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Mountaineering community mourns loss of Laura Dahlmeier in Hushe Valley tragedy

Laura Dahlmeier, a world-famous mountaineer and former Olympic champion from Germany, has died during a climbing expedition in the Hushe…

August 5, 2025August 6, 2025
German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier dies during Laila Peak climb
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German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier dies during Laila Peak climb

Laura Dahlmeier, a well-known athlete from Germany and an Olympic gold medalist in biathlon, has died while attempting to climb…

August 1, 2025August 6, 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…

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…

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…

July 15, 2025August 5, 2025
Shandur Polo Festival returns July 7–9 with GB vs Chitral matches
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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…

July 1, 2025August 5, 2025
PIA Resumes Dubai to Gilgit-Baltistan Flights to Meet Rising Travel Demand
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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…

June 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Severe monsoon rains trigger landslides across Diamer district
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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,…

June 1, 2025August 5, 2025
Gilgit‑Baltistan Judicial Academy marks 4 years of training initiatives
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Gilgit‑Baltistan Judicial Academy marks 4 years of training initiatives

The Gilgit-Baltistan Judicial Academy has completed four years since its establishment, marking a significant milestone in its mission to strengthen…

February 10, 2025August 5, 2025
Power outage protests in Aliabad Hunza disrupt trade route on Karakoram Highway
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Power outage protests in Aliabad Hunza disrupt trade route on Karakoram Highway

Residents of Central Hunza took to the streets in protest against prolonged electricity outages, blocking the Karakoram Highway and bringing…

January 22, 2025August 5, 2025

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FlyDubai waits approval to launch international flights via Skardu Airport

March 10, 2025August 5, 2025
A PIA flight at Skardu International Airport in Gilgit-Baltistan. (Photo: Imran Ahmed Hunzai/KarakoramToday.com)
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Upgrades to Skardu International Airport move forward with Rs 180m project

March 1, 2025August 5, 2025
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Gilgit‑Baltistan to hold international investment conference in mid 2025

February 20, 2025August 5, 2025

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