Tue, 21-Oct-2025

legacy of Haji Mahadi Askole: a beacon of leadership in Gilgit Baltistan

Haji Mahadi Askole

Haji Mahadi, the renowned headman of Askole, was famous for his hospitality and kindness in the region of Union Council (UC) Braldo, Shigar Gilgit Baltistan. The masses of the area claimed that his unique leadership and charismatic personality made him well-known in the area. However, the respect he earned is exemplary; it was observed that … Read more

Chutrun Thermal Springs Shigar: Nature’s healing oasis in the heart of Gilgit-Baltistan

Chutrun Thermal Springs Shigar Gilgit-Baltistan

Nestled in the pristine landscapes of the North-western region of Shigar Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Chutrun Thermal Springs stand as a testament to the healing wonders that nature offers. The name “Chutrun” itself reflects its essence, a blend of the native words “Chu,” meaning water, and “trun,” meaning hot. This natural marvel comprises four distinct … Read more

A glimpse into last village Askole Pakistan: History, architecture, and community life

Last village Askole Pakistan

The valley’s oldest community, Askole (3048 meters above sea level), was also the most recent permanent settlement prior to the glacier’s entrance. It was founded, so the story goes, in the sixteenth century by three brothers from Yarkand: Sangar, Goud, and Chow. The names of family groups that remain in the last village Askole Pakistan … Read more

PML-N Candidate From Shigar Polling Station Got Only ‘One Vote’: Shahbaz Gill

PML-N Candidate From Shigar Polling Station Got Only 'One Vote': Shahbaz Gill

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader and Special Assistant on political communication Shahbaz Gill said that unofficial preliminary result of a polling station in Shigar in GB has come, the PML-N candidate has got only one vote. Talking to one of the media outlets, Special Assistant Shahbaz Gill said that according to unofficial preliminary results of a … Read more