Gilgit-Baltistan turmoil deepens amid Land Law backlash
Gilgit-Baltistan is witnessing a deepening political and human rights crisis that observers warn may mirror the long-running turmoil in Balochistan.
Gilgit-Baltistan is witnessing a deepening political and human rights crisis that observers warn may mirror the long-running turmoil in Balochistan.
Speaking on the urgent issue of melting glaciers in Gilgit-Baltistan, Dr Mirza stated that unchecked deforestation, unregulated tourism, lack of waste management, and rising plastic pollution are accelerating glacial melt in the region.
The region of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan is facing serious difficulties in accessing basic healthcare services due to a severe shortage of specialised doctors in various hospitals, Pamir Times reported.
According to the NDMA report, 69 men, 32 women and 72 children died in rain-related incidents in the country.
Ten people were killed and ten others injured when an avalanche hit a convoy of nomads in Pakistan's northern Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region, an official confirmed.
The rains caused a disastrous situation in Balochistan province where scores were left homeless after their houses were swept away by flash floods triggered off by lashing rains.
These activities by China are being allowed purposely by Pakistan in the strategically located POJK’s Gilgit Baltistan (GB) where protests against the CPEC were widespread.
A resident of the area, Araib Ali Baig, wrote, “The art of rock carving is present in all regions of Gilgit Baltistan, mainly in the districts of Diamir, Hunza and Nagar and Baltistan”. “Speaking specifically of Baltistan, these engravings can be seen on former settlements and popular old routes along the Indus and Shyok”.
The inclusion of Muzaffarabad and Northern Areas (Gilgit-Baltistan) in the forecast comes amid news that Pakistan’s Supreme Court, which has no jurisdiction, is illegally allowing elections in Gilgit-Baltistan this week.
The inclusion of Muzaffarabad and Northern Areas (Gilgit-Baltistan) in the forecast comes amid news that Pakistan's Supreme Court, which has no jurisdiction, is illegally allowing elections in Northern Areas (Gilgit-Baltistan) this week.
