Posts tagged as: Gilgit-Baltistan

Sectarian killing is in the rise in the country

Despite tall claims of the government, sectarian or targeted killings are becoming widespread in different parts of the country, particularly Quetta, Gilgit-Baltistan and Karachi. An especial factor of such incidents is going on in Karachi where people of difference school of thoughts are being killed, particularly Shia and Sunni. In the past, military rulers promoted […]

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf announces Rs 2 billion for Gilgit-Baltistan

In order to grapple with the wave of deadly sectarian violence in the area, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has announced a package of two billion rupees in the head of social-economic development funds for Gilgit-Baltistan. The premier on Friday addressed the first joint session of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council and Legislative Assembly, asking the ministry […]

President Zardari urges to promote democratic culture in Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has asked the nation to come forwards and pledge to promote the blossoming of democratic culture in the country. In his message on the International Day of Democracy, the president said that it will strengthen the pro-democracy forces throughout the world and discourage potential dictators from curbing the aspirations of the […]

PM Raja Pervez Ashraf urges political stakeholders to strengthen democracy

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday urged all political parties, media and civil society organizations to get actively involved in campaigns for promotion of democracy education in the country. In his message on the International Day of Democracy, the premier said that the country is heading towards general elections in 2013 after a successful […]

Rehman Malik says visa-accord will strengthen Pak-India ties

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that newly inked visa-accord will help in strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and India, adding it would benefit people of the two neighboring countries. While speaking to the media, the minister said that he had urged Indian authorities to open visa office in Karachi. Commenting about the new […]

Human Right Watch urges Pakistan to protect Shia-Muslims

Expressing concerns over the killings of Shia-Muslims, Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday asked the Pakistani government to safeguard the minorities from sectarian attacks in the country. A press statement was issued by Asia Director at Human Rights Watch Brad Adams. He asked the government to hold accountable those responsible for ordering and participating in […]

Government doing nothing to stop sectarian violence; says Nawaz Sharif

Voicing concerns over increasing incidents sectarian killings in the country, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif flayed criticism at the government for doing nothing ensure peace. Nawaz Sharif, who is visiting Gilgit-Baltistan, offered complete support to the regional government in dealing with extremism and militancy. He observed, “Unfortunately, incidents of terrorism are on the […]

Imran Khan announces peace march to Waziristan on October 6

In order to express solidarity with the people of the tribal areas and to protest against US drone strikes, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has announced that he along with 1, 000, 00 people would visit South Waziristan on October 6. Addressing a news conference, the cricketer-turned-politician asked the government to step down if […]

Our preparations for the floods

Pakistan didn’t prepare much after the 2010 worst flooding as moderate rain spell caused a flood-like situation in the current season in some parts of Punjab, the most populous province of the country. After a light rains, at least two major rivers of the province are in medium to high flood range. As many as […]

Top ten tourist places in Pakistan (Part Four)

In the last episode of the four-part series, we will take a look at the beauties of Deoasai Plateau, Hunza and Neelum Valley. Deoasai Plateau (Skardu) After Tibet, it is the second highest plateau in the world and tundra like landscape bursts into life in summers with a large variety of blossoming flowers. It offers […]

Top ten tourist places in Pakistan (Part Two)

In the second installment of the four-part series, we will briefly discuss the scenic beauty of The Kaghan Valley, Lake Saiful Malook and Shandur Pass. The Kaghan Valley The Kaghan Valley is a beautiful valley in the north-east of Mansehra District that attracts many tourists from not only within the country but also from across the globe. Its […]

20 Shia Muslims killed in sectarian attack

The bloody war is continued and in the latest episode as many as 20 Shia Muslims have been forced out of a bus and killed in a sectarian attack in the northwestern district of Mansehra, the third such incident in the six months. According to the officials, the bus was traveling from the city of […]

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