Students of Gilgit-Baltistan outshine in International Scholarship competitions

Islamabad, July 04: The search for learning is in their blood, they know it. You show the ray of hope, they will get there. That is the classic Gilgit-Baltistan type of youthfulness.  Prolonged political deprivations, economic desolations and the troublesome distances in the region hardly could hinder the ambitious youth of Gilgit-Baltistan to educate themselves for the challenges ahead. They do travel across Pakistan, chasing any learning opportunity that they can avail of but, in recent years, they have made trans-borders commitments and outshined in international competitive exams for bursaries, scholarships and grants. Read more about Students of Gilgit-Baltistan outshine in International Scholarship competitions

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Overtures of Ideology in a Tribal Society

Hassan Mujtaba

On 11th May, 2013 Pakistan won and its sworn enemies lost. It was because the Pakistani populace went out in large numbers to cast their ballot standing for hours in long queues in scorching heat undeterred by militant’s threats , fear of violence or political subjugation. It clearly reflected the belief of people in democracy and its institutions which sent a very strong message to all non-political and undemocratic forces. In a way it was the most significant election in Pakistan’s history ever since 1970. Read more about Overtures of Ideology in a Tribal Society

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Samina Baig becomes the first Pakistani to scale Mount Everest

The pride of Everest must have bowed before the will and determination of Samina Baig when she was gearing up to attempt the earth’s highest mountain. The daughter of the North stamped ‘Mission Accomplished’ scaling Everest on Sunday at 7:40 AM, here in Nepal. She became the first Pakistani lady to conquer the mighty Everest. Samina was accompanied by her brother, Mirza Ali who registered himself as the youngest Pakistani to scale Everest.  

“Today at 7:40am local time Samina Baig has successfully reached the summit of Mt Everest together with her brother Mirza and the Indian twin girls Tashi and Nugshi!” Mirza Ali updated his blog on Sunday. Read more about Samina Baig becomes the first Pakistani to scale Mount Everest

Three-day Kalash festival begins today

CHITRAL: The unique Kalash tribes-people residing in the picturesque Chitral district are all set to celebrate the annual Chilimjusht festival as the three-day festivities will start in the three valleys of the Kalash people today (Tuesday). The festival which the Kalash people celebrate to mark the start of the spring season in the scenic Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir valleys, attract local and foreign tourists to the area wishing to observe the distinctive culture of the Kalash people. A large number of foreign tourists have reached Chitral compared to the last few years, the security situation in the area has improved. Read more about Three-day Kalash festival begins today

Pakistan's elections and Gilgit Baltistan

Muhammad Hasnain

May I talk About elections while everyone in this country is lighting upon this upcoming Election? Starting from the very beginning Gilgit Baltistan has been the part and parcel of Pakistan. Though this remained the obvious fact which cannot be denied as we observe the services of the people as well as the region being the part of a lot of worldwide tourist interest that backed up much of the economy of the state yet the terrain faced a continuous ignored policy in accordance with the high post reputed persons. Read more about Pakistan's elections and Gilgit Baltistan

Pakistan’s Economy: A Grim Scenario

Hassan Mujtaba

Pakistani nation has been so much busy in the election related colorful activities that no one has paid heed to a very serious situation which has developed rather recently. Though, dwindling foreign reserves, balance of payment crisis, weakening exchange rate, fiscal mismanagement, liquidity crisis etc. are all of the economic problems that we have been hearing about repeatedly in the past five years, yet the latest development is much more problematic. Read more about Pakistan’s Economy: A Grim Scenario

Protest in Gahkuch against Musharraf’s detention

Thousands of people in Gahkuch took the streets to protest against the arrest of former President and Pakistan’s flamboyant Military General Pervez Musharraf. Protesters chanted slogans in favor of Musharraf and lamented what they call Judicial Activism in Pakistan.

Protesters formed a large rally that marched through Gahkuch Bazar. Hundreds of retired military men and a large number of civilians demanded government to drop the charges against the former president and to immediately release the man of ‘Pakistan First’ Read more about Protest in Gahkuch against Musharraf’s detention

Important Painting of Prophet’s footprints to be sold

Press Release -- A rare 18th century painting of the footprints of the prophet Muhammad will take center stage at British auction house Mullock’s on the 21st May.Painted during the 18th century Ottoman Empire, the painting is expected to 10 000- 15000 GBP Read more about Important Painting of Prophet’s footprints to be sold

Rally for Musharaf in Chitral

Former President of Pakistan and the flamboyant Military Chief, against all the odds, has driven an enormous support from Chitral, district of the KPK province. The election commission of Pakistan has rejected the nomination papers of Pervez Musharaf and a court of Peshwar has banned Musharaf to run for Public Office indefinitely.  Read more about Rally for Musharaf in Chitral

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Musharraf files Papers for NA-32 in Chitral

Chitral— former President General retired, Pervez Musharaf’s election Nomination Papers have been filed in Chitral. Former Tehsil Nazim, Shahzada Sikandarul Mulk submitted the papers on behalf of the APML’s leader. Read in News section

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