Big fish caught in Gilgit Baltistan

Big fish caught in Gilgit Baltistan

Date: 19 April 2012

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Two mosques sealed in Gilgit

Two mosques sealed in Gilgit

Date: 18 April 2012

The authorities have sealed two mosques in the city and asked their administrations to change their prayer leaders or give assurances in writing that their mosques would not be used to spread hatred. Central Imamia Mosque and the main mosque of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat were sealed by magistrates after receiving directives from the high-ups. [...].....Read Full Story

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Chilas incident; Jirga hands over accused to police

Chilas incident; Jirga hands over accused to police

Date: 17 April 2012

Gilgit—The grand Jirga of Diamer district has finally handed over those people who are wanted by the police in connection with the killings on April 3 in Chilas town, police and administration officials said. “Thanks God all matters resolved amicably and Jirga agreed and people nominated in the FIR are being given in Police custody” [...].....Read Full Story

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Goodbye, Gilgit Baltistan by Chris Cork

Goodbye, Gilgit Baltistan by Chris Cork

Date: 16 April 2012

There was for me a moment of profound sadness in the last week. It came with the news that 120 foreigners had been flown out of Gilgit-Baltistan in a C-130; their evacuation organised by the army and the civil administration. In all probability this is the last nail in the coffin of tourism in G-B, [...].....Read Full Story

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Gilgit curfew: eight hours of relaxation, schools reopen

Gilgit curfew: eight hours of relaxation, schools reopen

Date: 16 April 2012

The curfew imposed in Gilgit after sectarian clashes was relaxed on Monday from 07:00am to 03:00pm. Schools were also scheduled to open today, DawnNews reported. According to the initial reports of Interior Minister Rahman Malik, the Taliban, who reportedly came from Afghanistan, were involved in violence of Gilgit. The situation of Gilgit has improved and [...].....Read Full Story

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Situation in Gilgit Baltistan under control: Malik

Situation in Gilgit Baltistan under control: Malik

Date: 14 April 2012

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that situation in Gilgit Baltistan is under control and curfew there will soon be lifted. He said mobile services will also be restored in the area. He said a targeted operation may be conducted to arrest those involved in the Challas incident. The Interior Minister that consultation will be held [...].....Read Full Story

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Curfew continues cripples life in Gilgit for eighth consecutive day

Curfew continues cripples life in Gilgit for eighth consecutive day

Date: 12 April 2012

Life and business activities remained paralysed as curfew in Gilgit entered tenth consecutive day on Thursday, while Skardu is coming back to normalcy, Geo News reported. The city of Gilgit is still under curfew and mobile phone service is not resumed in the area. The troops are patrolling the area and conducting search operations. The [...].....Read Full Story

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Nagar hostage:34 people handed over to government officials

Nagar hostage:34 people handed over to government officials

Date: 11 April 2012

 Thirty-four people kidnapped from Hunza on April 3 in the wake of violence and bloodshed in Gilgit and Chilas were released on Tuesday as a result of successful talks between kidnappers and cleric Aga Rahat ul Hussain, police said. Member of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly Deedar Ali Shah said the 34 hostages had been released [...].....Read Full Story

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Firing on NATCO bus in Chilas

Firing on NATCO bus in Chilas

Date: 08 April 2012

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Negotiation continues for release of hostages in Nagar Hunza

Negotiation continues for release of hostages in Nagar Hunza

Date: 08 April 2012

A team comprising ministers and members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council, headed by Law Minister Wazir Shakil, arrived in Nagir valley to negotiate the release of 32 people who were taken hostage by a mob in protest against those killed in Chilas earlier this week, police officials said on Saturday. A civil judge and a district [...].....Read Full Story

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