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Earthquake Hits Gilgit, Baltistan, and Nearby Areas

Earthquake Hits Gilgit, Baltistan, and Nearby Areas

A powerful earthquake hit the areas around Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. According to the seismic center, the earthquake measured 5.0 in magnitude and affected various parts of Gilgit. The epicenter was reported to be 60km southeast of Gilgit. Tremors from the earthquake were felt in northeastern Pakistan, northern India, western China, Afghanistan, and far southeastern Tajikistan. … Read more

4.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Gilgit-Baltisan  

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ISLAMABAD: A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, particularly the Ghizer district, sending tremors through the region earlier on Saturday.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) the epicenter of the quake was along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, with a depth of 102 kilometers, causing tremors across the bordering areas.

Fortunately, no major damage or casualties have been reported as of now, bringing a sense of relief to the affected communities, a private news channel reported.

Authorities are actively monitoring the situation, ensuring a swift and coordinated response to any developments.

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Pakistani boxers Usman Wazeer, Asif Hazara clinch international boxing titles in Dubai

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Pakistani boxers Usman Wazeer and Asif Hazara made the nation proud after they clinch international boxing titles in United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to reports Usman Wazeer from the mountainous region of Gilgit-Baltistan, who is a student at the Amir Khan Boxing Academy, claimed the title of the Middle East Champion after defeating his Tanzanian … Read more

Rizwan praises young boy from Gilgit-Baltistan for incredible sketch

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Pakistan’s power hitter Mohammad Rizwan was all praise on Tuesday for a young boy who sketched his photo. “Farhan Ali Macholvi, this is incredible. Thank you so much for your love and support.” wrote Rizwan in a tweet. Farhan Ali Macholvi, this is incredible. Thank you so much for your love & support. You are … Read more

Gilgit-Baltistan’s uplift top priority of govt: Tarin

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has said that the development of Gilgit-Baltistan was the top priority of the government. He said this, while chairing a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council. During the meeting, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar presented a summary regarding … Read more

Federal Minister for Information Fawad Says Tourism Should Be Promoted

Federal Minister for Information Fawad Says Tourism Should Be Promoted

Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said that our government should promote tourism in our country. According to details, Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said that the development of the region is possible with the establishment of local governments. He said that he wanted the accountability process to reach a logical conclusion, adding that … Read more

Shandur Polo Festival ready to spread traditional colors

The historical Shandur Polo Festival will commence from July 7 at the world highest polo ground on earth Shandur, District Chitral. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan will inaugurate the three-day in which various Polo teams from across the country including Gilgit, Baltistan and Chitral would participate in the festival. Over 0.1 million tourists and … Read more