Afzal Ali Shigri
Skardu’s committed civil society, in partnership with technical experts, is determined to achieve the impossible.
Published 04 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Government must realise that no amount of investment to the force will have any effect until the police force is given a cohesive command structure.
Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:00am
Successive governments have failed to consider the status of this region from a historical and legal perspective.
Updated 18 Jun, 2024 08:46am
Even when police reforms are introduced, they’re often not taken seriously.
Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:55am
It’s time for a resolute departure from outdated policies and a commitment to address the long-standing grievances of the people.
Updated 13 Apr, 2024 09:56am
The remarkable resilience of Gilgit-Baltistan’s people finds support in the NGO sector.
Updated 12 Jan, 2024 09:59am
Amidst the ongoing political acrimony, the predicament of the people of GB has been overlooked.
Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:13am
The focus should be on implementing genuine police reforms that emphasise merit-based promotions and the fair assignment of duties.
Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:08am
Skardu can benefit if the authorities follow the example of a 16th-century Mughal princess.
Published 27 Jun, 2023 07:32am
The time is ripe for GB to form a local party with its own manifesto, which focuses on local problems.
Updated 13 May, 2023 09:21am
GB has come up with a detailed draft law for land management.
Published 28 Mar, 2023 08:09am
Police officers resent policy of appeasement pursued by powerful elements of the state.
Updated 21 Feb, 2023 08:20am
The National Police Management Board was created to develop a unified police response.
Updated 02 Feb, 2023 09:51am
The demand for rights is getting louder.
Updated 17 Jan, 2023 09:10am
The task of maintaining order and tracking down criminals is compounded by a non-functional criminal justice system.
Updated 02 Dec, 2022 08:14am
Despite political & administrative constraints in GB, some recent initiatives can harness the talents of educated youth...
Published 07 Oct, 2022 07:36am
The Frontier Constabulary can combine with the civilian police, instead of working as a parallel force.
Published 26 Aug, 2022 08:19am
Despite all promises, little progress has been made on a provincial status for Gilgit-Baltistan.
Updated 23 May, 2022 08:25am
The inordinate delay in according provisional provincial status to GB is leading to frustration.
Updated 24 Nov, 2021 11:26pm
Whimsical transfers of senior officers leave lasting scars on the collective psyche of the police.
Updated 29 Jan, 2021 08:29am
