Imtiaz Ali Taj

3 sisters crushed to death by speeding SUV in Gilgit, 1 girl critically injured

Protesters block road, set vehicle on fire, and demand an inquiry into the incident. Updated 27 Feb, 2025 12:35pm

KKH restored for traffic as Hunza sit-in ends after govt accepts demands

Sit-in leader warns of protesters taking to streets again if demands not acted upon. Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:11am

Pak-China trade suspended as protest on KKH against power outages in Hunza continue

Trucks carrying goods from China stuck at dry port, while Pakistani trucks to transport goods within country stranded within Hunza, says official. Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:58pm

GB court sentences ex-CM Khalid Khurshid to 34 years of jail for threatening security institutions

ATC judge orders IGP to arrest Khurshid, DG Nadra to block his ID card. Published 31 Dec, 2024 02:59pm

Seven labourers killed in Diamer as truck plunges into ravine

Five labourers were killed on the spot while two others succumbed to their injuries, says Rescue 1122 district in-charge. Published 19 Aug, 2024 02:45pm

Terrorist killed, 7 others injured during security operation in Diamer: GB interior minister

A young girl, an elderly man, and four security personnel were also injured during an exchange of fire, official says. Updated 04 Jul, 2024 07:37pm

Dar urges Kyrgyz FM to punish perpetrators of attacks on Pakistani students

Embassy in Kyrgyzstan shares form for students to share contact information for further flights; more students arrive at Lahore, Islamabad airports. Updated 20 May, 2024 11:52pm

At least 20 killed, 21 injured as bus overturns on Karakoram Highway near Diamer

Injured shifted to hospital after bus travelling from Rawalpindi to Gilgit overturns near Gunar Farm, rescue official says. Updated 03 May, 2024 06:29pm

Relief and rescue operations under way after rain, floods wreak havoc in KP, Balochistan, GB

PM Shehbaz visits Gwadar, announces compensation for flood affectees; death toll in KP rises to 40; Karakoram Highway reopened after 5-day closure. Updated 05 Mar, 2024 08:46pm

Traffic on Karakoram Highway to remain suspended till tomorrow due to landslides in GB

GB CM’s spokesperson says Baltistan Road, Gilgit-Chitral Road and Astore Road have been opened for vehicles. Published 22 Feb, 2024 02:28pm

Business as usual in Gilgit-Baltistan, insists information minister

Says GB is "experiencing peace and stability"; public, private transport companies headed to twin cities told to arrange armed guards, strike and protest held in parts of Skardu. Updated 04 Sep, 2023 12:36am

GB govt decides to call in army to ensure peace, maintain law and order

Section 144 imposed across the region on illegal gatherings and blocking roads; UK, Canada advise against travel to GB. Updated 02 Sep, 2023 09:52pm

At least 8 killed as van carrying tourists plunges into ravine in GB’s Diamer

Police official says vehicle caught fire after the accident, wounded moved to hospital in Chilas. Updated 28 Jul, 2023 06:53pm

Body of missing Indian woman found in GB’s Kharmang district: official

DC Muhammad Jaffar says the body can be returned to India once DNA testing confirms woman's identity. Published 26 Jul, 2023 07:11pm

1 killed, 5 missing as passenger van plunges into river in Gilgit

Police official says search under way for missing passengers. Published 24 Jul, 2023 02:03pm

At least one killed, 14 injured as van plunges into ravine in GB’s Ghizer district

Rescue 1122 says three of the injured in critical condition; rescue teams deployed to incident site. Updated 21 Jul, 2023 09:48pm

6 killed, 17 injured as bus carrying tourists plunges into ravine in GB’s Diamer

Diamer SSP says bus was heading to Gilgit from Lahore; injured shifted to local hospital; PM Shehbaz, FM Bilawal express regret. Updated 16 Jul, 2023 08:49pm

Haji Gulbar Khan elected GB chief minister

Gulbar has served as GB's health minister during the previous PTI govt; he was leading 1 of 2 forward blocs in PTI. Updated 13 Jul, 2023 03:56pm

Gilgit-Baltistan top court puts off chief minister election citing procedural irregularities

Court order comes after police sealed GB assembly where poll was to be held; PTI says delay was because it has a “clear majority” in the house. Updated 05 Jul, 2023 08:43pm

Gilgit-Baltistan chief court disqualifies CM Khalid Khurshid in fake degree case

Khurshid's lawyer says will challenge the decision in the Supreme Appellate Court GB. Updated 05 Jul, 2023 07:56pm