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GB: myth of energy crisis The writer is a social development and policy adviser, and a freelance columnist based in Islamabad. Contrary to the political narrative of territorial nationalists, the reason for the abysmal state of energy crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) cannot simply be attributed...

Bachay that is exactly the point. Over-cultivation and excessive tree cutting has completely damaged the eco-system of these areas. PTI has 2/3rd government in GB and PPP is extremely pissed in how they lost the election. These natonal parks are hard for the local populace and government should...

Establishment of national parks in GB opposed GILGIT: Opposition Leader in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Amjad Hussain Advocate has expressed reservations over the government’s plan to establish two national parks in GB without protecting the rights of local people over their natural resources...

UK happy with Pakistan's 10 billion tree tsunami project In 2014, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government launched the Billion Tree Tsunami Afforestation Project, which was monitored by WWF-Pakistan UK Environment Minister Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park terms afforestation initiative as a great...

Pakistan Cuts 50 Percent GHG Emissions Ahead Of 2030 Deadline Feature MoCC-Climate Pakistan cuts 50 percent GHG emissions ahead of 2030 deadline An APP Feature By ALi Jabir Pakistan has successfully cut 50 percent greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions against the 35 percent target pledged under the...

Pakistan, South Korea discus climate change, science diplomacy Virtual dialogue aims to enhance engagement in fields of Climate Change and Science Diplomacy, says FO Pakistan held bilateral dialogue with the South Korea on Climate Change and Science to enhance cooperation and explore avenues to...

Pakistan’s top fugitive militant commander killed in Afghanistan blast Mangal Bagh was killed in a roadside bomb in Achin district of Nangarhar province, according to local media reports KARACHI: Chief of a banned militant group blamed for a deadly reign of terror in a border region of Pakistan...

Pakistan loses four spots in corruption perceptions ranking: report Pakistan ranked 124 out of 180 countries — dropping four spots over last year — in the newly released Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, an annual index that ranks countries based on perceptions of...

Pakistan to stop manual visas from next month WASHINGTON: Pakistan will stop issuing manual visas from next month and has asked non-resident Pakistanis and others interested in travelling to the country to apply online for electronic or e-visas. “In compliance with the instructions of the...

Don't strive for 'soft image' of Pakistan only to please the West, PM Imran tells nation Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistanis shouldn't be concerned about creating a "soft image" of their country only to win approval from the West, calling such a perception an "inferiority complex"...

Ayeza Khan beats Aiman and Mahira to become most followed Pakistani celebrity on Instagram Versatile actress Ayeza Khan, who joined the drama industry in 2011, has become the first Pakistani celebrity to reach 8 million followers on Instagram. The starlet who delivered some remarkable...

Yasir, Nauman put Pakistan in control with late strikes KARACHI: Pakistan were within striking distance of what would be one of their biggest Test victories in recent times after taking three twilight wickets to put South Africa in deep trouble here at the National Stadium on Thursday. And as...

Work On Various Projects Including 275 Bridges From Thalichi To Shuntar Area To Start Soon:GB Ministers Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet members said that work on Rs 30 billion project including 275 bridges from Thalichi to Shuntar in the area would start soon. The government has decided to bring...

GB to be developed by exploiting its immense potential in tourism: President President Dr Arif Alvi said that Gilgit Baltistan would be developed at par with rest of the country by exploiting its immense potential in tourism and investment in diverse sectors. Addressing the provincial...

CPEC: Strategic role of Pakistan’s Navy WHILE meeting with Naval Chief, Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong commended Pakistan Navy’s efforts for “maritime security” of the region. Matters of mutual interest including regional security situation and...

Rear Admiral Abid Hameed takes over Logistic Command of Pak-Navy Rear Admiral Abid Hameed would now be incharge of Logistic support to all Pakistan Navy Units, Ships, Establishments and repair & maintenance facilities. His major staff appointments include Assistant Chief of Naval Staff...

PTI will win foreign funding case: Imran ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the opposition would get nothing out of the foreign funding case against the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), as the ruling party had a clean background. “The opposition has fallen into the ditch it dug...

Pak Army Museum — a source of motivation for new generation ISLAMABAD: A unique of its kind Pakistan Army Museum at Ayub National Park has become a source of motivation for new generation. The museum has many distinctive features and country’s youth should visit such place to know the glory of...

Pakistan Taliban ‘commanders’ killed in northwest: Pakistani army Military says two senior members of different factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group killed in North Waziristan district. Pakistan’s military says it has killed five members of the Pakistan Taliban group in two separate...

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to set up border markets 2 countries' foreign ministers vow to boost local trade, economic activity in border regions Pakistan and Afghanistan on Monday agreed to establish “border sustenance markets” in the two countries to boost local trade and economic activity in...