The Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) governor and chief minister (CM) have locked horns over the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) for the region. HunzaNews, September 12th, 2014. According to a …
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ISLAMABAD: Mr Muhammad Aslam Khan, a career diplomat from Chitral, has been appointed as Pakistan’s ambassador to Kuwait. HunzaNews, Sept 12,9,2014 Mr Khan, an officer of the Foreign Service of …
Landsliding reported in Faker ( Miacherr) Nagar Valley HunzaNews, 12,2014 Sounds of heavy landsliding were heard in the Hunza-Nagar valley tonight, at almost 10:30pm. Locals from Hunza valley reported that …
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GILGIT: The legal fraternity demanded necessary amendments be made to the G-B Empowerment and Self-governance Order 2009 so the assembly can form its own constitution and work on legislation. HunzaNews, September …
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High flood of 600,000-700,000 cusecs is likely to flow through River Chenab at Punjnad from Friday to Monday, Radio Pakistan reported on Wednesday as the death toll from the floods reached 257. …
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[author image=”http://hunzanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/121.jpg” ]Liaqat Karim an environmental engineer hailing from GB and is currently working in a private firm based in ISB[/author] Have you ever had a by-road trip to Gilgit-Baltistan …
SKARDU: Intermittent rains over the past week have played havoc in the two districts of Baltistan region, killing three persons, damaging hundreds of houses, and triggering landslides, blocking roads at …
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GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan government has formed the Ulema Advisory Council to help forge sectarian unity among various sects inhabiting the region, stated a press release issued from chief minister’s media cell …
CHITRAL: The two-day youth convention held under the aegis of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) adopted a number of recommendations for stronger partnership among communities, civil society organizations and …
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GILGIT/ABBOTTABAD: At least 400 villagers stranded in Deosai Plains after heavy rains and snow wreaked havoc in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) have been rescued. HunzaNews, September 9th, 2014. The recent torrential downpour killed …
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