GILGIT, March 2, 2026 (Reuters): Army was deployed in Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday and large gatherings banned nationwide after deadly protests against U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran spread, with 26 dead so far. In the northern city of Skardu, in Shi’ite majority Gilgit-Baltistan, normally a tourist hotspot, protesters set fire to a U.N. office on Sunday with 14 […]
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Gibran AhmedISLAMABAD, March 2, 2026: In a move poised to transform its postgraduate programs, the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) appointed Dr Rabia Gul from Chitral as Director Graduate Studies on Monday, marking a significant step in the university’s academic evolution.Dr Gul, a trailblazing force in sociology, steps into this pivotal role after a stellar
Booni, March 2, 2026: An annual spring tree plantation drive has been launched by the Forest Division of Upper Chitral. According to officials, each union council in the district has been provided with 5,000 saplings to ensure maximum tree planting and afforestation efforts.The inaugural ceremony was attended by SDFO Alamgir, Focal Person to Deputy Speaker
So far, approximately 275 affected individuals have been shifted to a camp in Drosh, with capacity and resources being expanded further as required. Drosh, March 2, 2026: Amid ongoing Pak-Afghan tensions and reported firing incidents in the border area of Arandu, local residents have been shifted to Drosh as a precautionary measure.According to official sources,
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Chitral, Mar h 2, 2026: Residents Broghil Valley have voiced strong reservations over the establishment of Broghil National Park, demanding of the government to address mounting fears regarding their potential displacement and the systemic exclusion from the employment opportunities. Amin Jan Tajik, former village nazim of the valley, highlighted a deep generational divide fueled by
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