Northern Pakistan: The National Disaster Management Authority’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued a 72-hour potential flood alert as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast across Gilgit-Baltistan,
Gilgit-Baltistan: The Juglot–Skardu Highway (S-1) has been blocked at Haramosh after landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains disrupted traffic on the strategic route. Road maintenance teams and the relevant authorities
Islamabad: The Federal Government has approved the National Gemstone Policy 2026–2030, aimed at transforming Pakistan’s gemstone industry into a modern, export-oriented sector. The policy seeks to formalize the largely undocumented
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the federal government to grant the region provisional provincial status along with constitutional and political rights. The resolution was presented by
Skardu: The Pakistan Airports Authority has launched a Rs. 900 million expansion and renovation project at Skardu International Airport to improve passenger facilities and support the fast-growing tourism sector in
Skardu: A proposed modernization project for Skardu Airport is expected to significantly improve aviation safety, operational efficiency, and passenger capacity at one of the world’s most challenging high-altitude airports. The
Skardu: A major infrastructure upgrade has been proposed for Skardu Airport to accommodate rising passenger traffic and strengthen cargo operations in northern Pakistan. The plan includes expansion of the existing
Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that a moderate westerly weather system is moving into northern regions, increasing the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, flash floods, and debris
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Kazakhstan-based Elaman Group has announced plans to invest $20 million in placer gold mining projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. The announcement was made following a meeting with Federal Minister for the
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved the 34.5 megawatt Harpo Hydropower Project to strengthen energy supply in the region. The project aims to promote
