Morel Mushrooms “Sherijun” Hunting in Gilgit Baltistan

Morel Mushrooms “Sherijun” Hunting in Gilgit Baltistan

Date: 19 February 2012

Morels Mushroom, also known as Sherijun or Kachulee in Shina language in most parts of Gilgit Baltistan. Mushroom hunting is a wonderful activity to enjoy with the entire family, young and old alike. Kids generally have an easier time seeing the mushrooms due to the fact that they are a lot closer to the ground [...].....Read Full Story

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First woman DSP in Gilgit Baltistan:Tahira Yasub

First woman DSP in Gilgit Baltistan:Tahira Yasub

Date: 18 February 2012

After just two months in the job, Tahira Yasub, Gilgit-Baltistan’s (G-B) first DSP traffic has already made her mark in Gilgit, trying to streamline traffic in a congested city, where violations are the norm. A graduate in International Relations from Karakoram International University, she adopted the profession fully aware of the challenges associated with it, [...].....Read Full Story

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Gilgit Baltistan leaders spend 70% of their time in Islamabad

Gilgit Baltistan leaders spend 70% of their time in Islamabad

Date: 14 February 2012

The G-B chief minister has spent about 70% of his time in Islamabad in the past year, according to sources close to him. Moreover, since the beginning of the winter season most lawmakers, including G-B Governor Pir Karam Ali Shah, Deputy Speaker Jamil Ahmed, Senior Minister Wazir Jaffer, adviser to chief minister and several other [...].....Read Full Story

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Pakistan considering leasing Gilgit-Baltistan to China for 50 years

Pakistan considering leasing Gilgit-Baltistan to China for 50 years

Date: 12 February 2012

Washington: Seeking to fortify its strategic ties with China amid strains in relations with US, Pakistan is considering a proposal to lease the disputed Gilgit-Baltistan region to Beijing for 50 years, an eminent US-based think tank has claimed, citing local media. The Pakistani move is aimed at cementing its all-weather relations with China amid the [...].....Read Full Story

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Appointment of GB Chief Judge is challenged in the Supreme Court

Appointment of GB Chief Judge is challenged in the Supreme Court

Date: 12 February 2012

The judicial Hullabaloo continues in Gilgit-Baltistan as the recent appointment of the Chief Judge of GB apex court has been challenged in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Ghulam Abbas, chairman Gilgit-Baltistan National Moment (GBNM) has filed a petition in the supreme court of Pakistan seeking an injunction against the appointment and a stay order on [...].....Read Full Story

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5 nominated for disturbance at oath-taking of GB judge

5 nominated for disturbance at oath-taking of GB judge

Date: 10 February 2012

Five persons including Advisor to Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), President People’s Students Federation (PSF) of GB and a petitioner who has challenged the appointment of Chief Judge of GB in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, have been booked in Islamabad on the allegation of creating strife during the oath taking ceremony in GB House in [...].....Read Full Story

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GB top judge appointed with PM’s approval :Law Minister

GB top judge appointed with PM’s approval :Law Minister

Date: 10 February 2012

After lawyers and activists from Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) rejected the appointment of the new chief judge of the Supreme Appellate Court (SAC), G-B law minister said, on Wednesday, that the prime minister had made the appointment using his discretionary powers. Prime Minister Gilani approved the summary sent by the regional government for the appointment of a [...].....Read Full Story

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Protest against oath-taking of new Chief Judge of GB

Protest against oath-taking of new Chief Judge of GB

Date: 08 February 2012

An unexpected protest of Peoples Students Federation (PSF) on Monday led to delay in the oath-taking ceremony of newly appointed Chief Judge of Gilgit Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court.The students from PSF tried to occupy the main venue of ceremony and demanded a resignation of Chief Minister GB Syed Mehdi Shah. According to details, on the [...].....Read Full Story

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New Chief Judge of GB Supreme Appellate Court

New Chief Judge of GB Supreme Appellate Court

Date: 06 February 2012

The judicial crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) ended on Saturday following the appointment of new chief judge for the region’s apex court. According to a notification issued from the Prime Minister Secretariat, Justice Rana Mohammad Arshad Khan, a former judge of the Lahore High Court, has been appointed as the chief judge of the G-B Supreme [...].....Read Full Story

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Gilgit-Baltistan divided into three divisions

Gilgit-Baltistan divided into three divisions

Date: 01 February 2012

Gilgit-Baltistan has been divided into three divisions to ensure better administration. This was announced by the Chief Minister Mehdi Shah on Tuesday. “We have decided to divide the region into three divisions for better administrative control,” Mehdi Shah told reporters at his residence. He said that a decision to this effect was taken in the [...].....Read Full Story

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