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Landslide in Gilgit claims lives of eight volunteers

Landslide in Gilgit claims lives of eight volunteers

Gilgit: A destructive landslide in Danyore stream area of Gilgit has claimed the lives of eight local volunteers and injured three others, officials confirmed on Monday. The volunteers were working to restore a water channel damaged by recent flooding when they were buried under debris caused by the sudden landslide. Rescue operations are ongoing at … Read more

Famous Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig in critical condition, prayers needed

Famous Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig in critical condition, prayers needed

At 21, achieved her ascent at Mount Everest. Tragically fell ill during her latest K2 expedition, leading a Pakistani-Italian team. Severe breathing issues during pre-expedition preparation led to delayed rescue operations. Samina Khayal Baig, a renowned young Pakistani mountaineer, was born in Shimshal, Gilgit, in 1990. In 2013, she became the first female Pakistani mountaineer … Read more

PMD forecasts rain across Pakistan from March 27

Rains, isolated hailstorms expected in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts rain, wind, thunderstorms, and snowfall in various regions from March 27 to March 31 due to an approaching westerly wave. Here’s a breakdown: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Expect rain, wind, thunderstorms, and mountain snowfall in numerous districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, and others. Heavy falls and hailstorms may occur … Read more

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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PM Kakar’s two-day visit to GB cancelled

Caretaker PM

Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar was supposed to participate in the 76th Independence Day celebration. The 76th Independence Day is being celebrated today. His flight was cancelled due to bad weather conditions. Gilgit: The Caretaker Prime Minister’s two-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan has been cancelled. Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar was supposed to participate in the 76th Independence Day celebrations of Gilgit-Baltistan … Read more

PIA’s 24 flights canceled across Pakistan

PIA flights

The cancellation of flights was due to administrative problems. PIA spokesperson could not contacted despite efforts. Last night due to strong winds flights were also affected. 24 flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have been canceled due to administrative problems at various airports including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. While, on the other hand, a large … Read more

PM Kakar calls for action against spreading anarchy in Gilgit

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Caretaker Prime Minister Kakar arrived in Gilgit-Baltistan on two-day visit. He chaired a meeting to discuss development projects and law and order situation. He also held meetings with Governor and Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. GILGIT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directed the authorities concerned to identify the elements spreading chaos in the name of religion … Read more

Faysal Quraishi celebrates his 13th anniversary in Gilgit

Faysal Quraishi celebrates his 13th anniversary in Gilgit

Faysal Quraishi is undeniably one of the brightest stars in the drama industry. Currently, Faysal Quraishi is all set for another exciting project. Farmaan also joined the anniversary celebration. Faysal Quraishi is undeniably one of the brightest stars in the drama industry. His talent is unparalleled, and he’s managed to maintain his youthful appearance throughout … Read more

Chitral triumphs 7-5 over Gilgit at Shandur Polo Festival

Shandur Polo Festival

The festival features unique freestyle polo matches at the highest polo ground in the world. Chitral takes an early lead and holds off Gilgit’s comeback to secure the victory. The Shandur Polo Festival serves as a platform for cultural exchange. Chitral emerged victorious in a thrilling clash against Gilgit, securing a 7-5 win at the … Read more

Ayesha Omar hopes her fans will adore her latest song

  • Ayesha Omar recently announced that she is dropping her latest track.
  • Har Koi Yaar Nahi offers the scenic beauty of Gilgit-Baltistan’s mountains and icy lakes.
  • The 41-year-old diva has ventured into the music industry with her magical voice.

Actress Ayesha Omar is a formidable talent in Lollywood, whether she is acting, singing, or modelling.
After an unofficial hiatus of nearly eight years, the 41-year-old diva, who has made her way into the music business with her enchanted voice, is giving her fans a gift once more.
The renowned Bulbulay actress recently said that her newest song, Har Koi Yaar Nahi, would be released soon. The song features the picturesque splendour of Gilgit-mountains Baltistan and cold lakes.

The song serves as a proclamation of self-love, enabling listeners to establish connections with nature, themselves, and their Creator.

“When I was arranging my October birthday vacation to GILGIT-BALTISTAN, my favourite region in Pakistan, it dawned on me that I should chronicle that trip in some form,” the Habs diva wrote in a long, heartfelt Instagram message to her friends and followers. I considered creating a vlog because I wanted to showcase my favourite country’s breathtaking beauty to the globe. I did, however, write a song and film the music video there one night. Where better than in Gilgit? Lenny Massey, who has been attempting to get me back into singing for years, was phoned, and I explained my plan to him. He agreed and replied, “Let’s do it!” He had agreed to accompany me to the mountains, so I talked him into it.

“I decided to write about my own journey and relationship with my Creator, with the support of Zaheer bhai, and give it a Sufi touch, inspired by the great poet Baba Bulleh Shah, because I felt that this song had to be special. In fact, the title is taken from one of his verses that I particularly like. In my home, it is also printed on a tray. I met Alex Shabaz after Lenny introduced us, and I told him about my notion and idea. He instantly joined the team as well. I then discussed the idea with director and photographer Afnan Karim, whom I had first met in Hunza a year earlier.

He was SOLD as well. Before I travelled for HUNZA (Gilgit-Baltistan), I had 10 days to write the song and record it.

Omar thanked her staff and said, “And we succeeded, thanks to my fantastic team!! For the video, I haphazardly put together some jackets and boots and spent two days filming it in various locations. We would get up early, get ready on our own quickly (while my friends fell asleep after a night of drinking), drive to the sites, go up and trek for hours while carrying clothing, water, and snacks, and shoot to the background of barely audible music. My Hunza lads, however, are the BEST. extremely kind and patient! They are now a family. And what an AMAZING video they produced. Fahyeem bhai, Maza aa gaya. Uffffffff.”

The song is “HAR KOI YAAR NAHIN,” a song which is coming from the core of my being. I hope you all fall in love with the song, your Creator, your Country and most importantly, YOURSELF, she said.

 

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The song, in Ayesha Omar‘s words, “comes from the core, showing the beautiful beauty of the land, created, envisioned, and manifested,” and is “extremely near to her heart and soul.”

Despite the actress’s accolades for her singing and musical endeavours, social media users’ reactions to the song’s release were split.

Omar’s recent acting credits include Mera Dard Bayzuban, Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2, Phir Bulbulay, Bulbulay (season 2), Bisaat, and Habs. He is now developing Selahaddin Eyyubi.

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Hassan Ali shares photos with his family enjoying in northern areas

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Hassan was criticized for not performing well against West Indies. He, along with his family, is traveling in the northern areas. Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka in July for two Tests. Pakistan’s right-arm fast bowler Hassan Ali could not produce significant results with the ball during the home ODI series against West Indies. He was … Read more

Guide to a great northern getaway

northern getaway

The Northern areas of Pakistan have long been laurelled as some of the most breath taking and in some cases life changing sights in the world. This is due to not just the sheer expanse of gorgeous views on offer but also the peace and quiet. The world just seems to stop when you are … Read more

5 Pakistani Artists that constantly raise the bar

Pakistani Artists

  Adeel Uz Zafar This Karachi born artist has developed his own intrinsic and unique way of art, setting his work apart from the rest. The artist completed his BFA degree at the prestigious National College of Arts, Lahore in 1998 and then took up the role of an illustrator before dedicating himself to painting. … Read more

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

Pakistan’s economy on track to achieve set growth target

Pakistan economy

ISLAMABAD: Rupani Foundation in partnership with Reenergia, Pakistan Institute of Economic Development (PIDE), and Karakorum International University (KIU), has formally inaugurated the GB Invest Initiative on November 29, 2021 in Islamabad and Gilgit, simultaneously. The launching ceremony was held at the National Press Club, Islamabad. This private sector-led GB Invest Initiative aims at mobilising the … Read more

Rizwan praises young boy from Gilgit-Baltistan for incredible sketch

Rizwan

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

Air pressure in India weakens, rain likely in Karachi and other cities

Air pressure in India has weakened, rain is likely in Karachi and other cities

KARACHI: The Meteorological Department has said that the air pressure in eastern India has weakened after which it is likely to rain in different cities of Sindh including Karachi today.

According to the meteorological department, the low-pressure spread in Gujarat and Rajasthan is spreading to southeastern Sindh. Rain with thunderstorms is expected in Nawabshah, Tharparkar, Thatta and Badin today.

There may be a drizzle or light rain in Karachi this evening. In addition, the Meteorological Department has forecast severe heat in the city for the third day in a row.

According to the Meteorological Department, sea breezes will remain closed in the city today while hot and dry weather will prevail in most parts of the country.

Sources said that the humidity is 52 per cent and light winds are blowing from the northeast.

The Meteorological Department said the minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 29 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature is likely to rise between 39 and 41 degrees Celsius.

On the other hand, the Meteorological Department has forecast rain in Lower Sindh, Potohar, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.

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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

Former Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah Tested Positive For COVID-19

Former Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah Tested Positive For COVID-19

Former Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah has been tested positive for coronavirus, his daughter Nafisa confirms. On her Twitter account, Nafisa stated that Qaim was tested positive for the virus a few days back. “He has all the symptoms and is undergoing treatment and care at home under supervision of team of doctors. Pls pray … 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

Gilgit: Pak-China Border Closed Due To COVID Reopened For Trade

Gilgit: Pak-China Border Closed Due To COVID Reopened For Trade

Gilgit: The Pak-China border has been reopened for trade, which was closed due to a coronavirus outbreak. After the consent of the Chinese authorities, the Foreign Office has also issued a notification to open the border. According to the notification, the Pak-China border will be opened under strict SOPs. It may be recalled that the … Read more

Mir Afzal Khan appointed caretaker CM Gilgit-Baltistan

Mir Afzal Khan appointed caretaker CM Gilgit-Baltistan

Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Mir Afzal has been appointed caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. A notification has been issued by the Federal Government and Chairman Gilgit-Baltistan Council and he will take oath of office on June 25, 2020. It is to be noted that Mir Afzal is from Astor Bunji area of … Read more

PM Raja Farooq condemns India’s move to report weather of AJK, GB

raja farooq haider

Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Prime Minister, Raja Farooq Haider has condemned the move of India to broadcasting the weather reports on AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the details, India started broadcasting the weather report of AJK and GB but now AJK’s PM has condemned this act and showing as their own territories. Prime Minsiter said, … Read more

Exams of matric, intermediate may be postponed or cancelled

matric exams in Sindh

The sources said that Dr Jeeva will chair a meeting of representatives from all public and private education boards on Monday (April 26). The meeting will be on teleconferencing app and it will be attended by the heads of the education board chairpersons’ committees from all four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. While … Read more

Govt of Gilgit-Baltistan converts hotels into quarantine centers

gilgit baltistan

Health Department has declared six red zones in Nagar and Skardu where large number of locally transmitted coronavirus cases were reported. According to the details, Advisor to Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister on Information Shams Mir said that the department has declared 6 red zones in Nagar and Skardu. He said that lockdown has strictly been implemented … Read more

Dr Usama who lost life treating COVID-19 patients to be conferred with civil award

Dr Usama who lost life treating coronavirus patients to be conferred with civil award

Gilgit Baltistan Governor Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon has approved a summary to confer civil award to Dr Usama Riaz who lost his life treating coronavirus patients. Gilgit Baltistan information department confirmed the news in a Tweeet. گلگت: گورنر گلگت بلتستان راجہ جلال حسین مقپون @GovernorGB نے شہید ڈاکٹر اٌسامہ ریاض کو پاکستان کا اعلیٰ سِول … Read more