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Only 38 of 63,700 Glaciers in Hindu Kush Himalaya Under Field Monitoring, Senate Committee Told

The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination was informed that only 38 out of approximately 63,700 glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region have so far undergone field-level monitoring.

September 22, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Development of AJK, GB to remain govt’s top priority: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said welfare, development and prosperity of the people of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan remain among the government’s top priorities.

September 3, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

CDWP approves establishment of Medical and Nursing College at Gilgit

The Central Development Working Party has approved three development projects worth 11.714 billion rupees.

August 30, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Body of missing Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi recovered from Broad Peak

The body of Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, who was among 10 climbers swept away by a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak, has been recovered and shifted to the mountain’s base camp, the Alpine Club of…

August 13, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Bodies of five more climbers from Broad Peak tragedy airlifted to Skardu

The bodies of five more mountaineers who lost their lives in the Broad Peak tragedy were brought to Skardu on Thursday, where a reception ceremony was held in their honour.

August 6, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Alpine Club says rescuers recover Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja's body

Rescuers have recovered the body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja, who was killed along with nine team members in a powerful avalanche on the Broad Peak mountain this week, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said…

August 2, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Broad Peak

The bodies of four climbers were located on Friday after at least 10 mountaineers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nims Dai, went missing following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range a day…

July 31, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain

PM Shehbaz reaffirms federal govt’s support for Gilgit-Baltistan's development

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the federal government is committed to working closely with the newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan government for the welfare of the people of the region.

July 21, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Climate Change and the Rising Threat of Flash Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan is often described as Pakistan's water tower, home to more than 13,000 glaciers and the largest concentration of glaciers outside the polar regions. While these glaciers sustain the Indus River system and support millions…

July 12, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Development of GB among govt's top priorities: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said development of Gilgit-Baltistan is among the federal government's top priorities.

July 10, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Amjad Hussain Advocate sworn in as Gilgit-Baltistan CM

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Amjad Hussain Advocate was sworn in as the new chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, following his party’s victory in the 2026 regional elections.

July 6, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

All resources to be utilized for development of AJK, GB: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said all available resources will be utilized for the development and public welfare of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

July 2, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

PPP's Amjad Hussain elected unopposed as Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister

Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Amjad Hussain Advocate was elected unopposed as the new chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.

June 23, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

IPP announces support for PPP in Gilgit-Baltistan govt formation

The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) on Sunday joined hands with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to support the formation of a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan.

June 21, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan