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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

Four independents join Aleem Khan's IPP in Gilgit-Baltistan

At least four independent winners from Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections on Tuesday joined Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, announcing the decision during a meeting with Federal Minister for Communications and IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan.

June 17, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

PM Shehbaz felicitates PPP on victory in Gilgit-Baltistan elections

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on the peaceful conduct of elections and felicitated the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for emerging as the largest political party in the region.

June 8, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

PPP emerges as single largest party in Gilgit-Baltistan polls as PML-N stages late recovery

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the single largest political force in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, clinching 10 out of the 24 general seats, according to final unofficial and preliminary results compiled…

June 8, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan

Counting underway as polling concludes for Gilgit-Baltistan elections

The counting of votes was underway after polling concluded for elections in 24 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly constituencies amid tight security.

June 7, 2026
Published in Gilgit Baltistan