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The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned of the negative impact of escalating Middle East tensions on Africa, while South Africa identifies potential economic silver linings amidst the conflict.
Pakistan's federal Ministry of Interior has established a high-level committee to investigate recent deadly clashes between protesters and security forces in Gilgit-Baltistan.
He stated that peaceful protest is a constitutional right but must be exercised within the framework of law
Violent demonstrations have erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Police in Gilgit-Baltistan arrested four individuals on charges of sharing 'blasphemous content' on social media, following public protests.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of a high probability of glacial lake outburst floods (Glof) in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, attributed to sustained above-normal temperatures.
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet today (Wednesday) in Peshawar to sight the Ramazan moon. The committee chairman, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, will preside over the meeting. The zonal and district Ruet-i-Hilal Committees in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and other cities will also gather to sight the new moon. Earlier this month, based on the moon’s expected age, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) predicted that the first day of Ramazan was “likely to fall” on February 19. However, Suparco said the final announcement regarding the beginning of the holy month would be made by the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, “which is the sole competent authority, based on credible witness testimonies from across the country”. Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan observed their first day of fasting on Wednesday after the Ramazan moon was sighted on Tuesday night. It is worth mentioning that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs38 billion Ramazan Relief Package for 12.1 million deserving families across the four provinces as well as Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). “Every deserving family will receive Rs13,000 through a digital wallet or bank transfer, without discrimination based on party affiliation or point of view,” he said.
Amir Muqam met with religious leaders in Skardu, reaffirming his commitment to peace and development in Gilgit-Baltistan.
GILGIT: Trade activity between Pakistan and China through the Khunjerab Pass is in full swing, with exports from Pakistan to China and Central Asian states increasing this year. However, local traders have expressed concerns over the non-implementation of the PM’s announcement regarding tax exemptions on imported items for local consumption. Pakistan Customs Collector Gilgit-Baltistan Shahid Jan told Dawn that 1,774 consignments imported from China through the Khunjerab Pass were cleared...
GILGIT: Curfew has been lifted in Gilgit city, while it will remain in force in Skardu until further notice. According to a statement issued by Gilgit-Baltistan police on Wednesday, the curfew in Gilgit was lifted in view of public cooperation. However, security will remain on high alert at selected locations and an effective search strategy has been devised for various parts of the city. The statement advised citizens to carry their identity cards to avoid any inconvenience. It added that cu...
Army deployed and few areas in northern Gilgit-Baltistan region put under curfew after violence over Khamenei's killing.
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A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of KP on Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. The earthquake struck at 6:09pm at a depth of 101 kilometres, with its epicentre located in the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, the department said. According to DawnNewsTV, tremors were felt in Shangla, Swat, Mardan, Swabi and Nowshera. In Shangla, tremors were felt at the time of iftar, prompting people to rush out of their homes. No casualties or damages have been reported from the district. Pakistan falls on three major tectonic plates — the Arabian, Euro-Asian and Indian — which create five seismic zones under the country. The intersection of multiple fault lines means that tectonic movements remain a frequent occurrence in the region. Earlier this week, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded 86km northeast of Balochistan’s Khuzdar. Last month, an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolted parts of Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan, Peshawar and adjacent areas of KP. The same month, another 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of the country. Tremors were felt in Islamabad and parts of KP. Additional input by Umar Bacha.
Gilgit-Baltistan is experiencing the effects of climate change, with average winter precipitation in Hunza having fallen by approximately 30% since the late 2010s.
Fresh rain and snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan have triggered multiple landslides, blocking the Karakoram Highway (KKH) at several locations between Diamer and Kohistan.
The Gilgit-Baltistan government has decided to form a judicial commission to investigate the region's overall security situation following an incident where 13 people were killed and over 100 injured.
At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 injured on Sunday during violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan, as demonstrators attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, according to agency reports. The unrest was reported in the southern port city of Karachi as well as in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan […] The post At least 22 killed, 120 injured as protesters storm US consulate in Pakistan appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts above-normal temperatures in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from February to April, with the highest warming observed in Gilgit and Bunji. This rise in mercury is expected to heighten glacial melting and increase the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the region.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman announced that a separate 5G auction will be held for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) following the national rollout.