Gilgit - Baltistan

Gilgit - Baltistan

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Ghizer District, Creates Artificial Lake

A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan caused widespread flooding and destruction, creating an artificial…

3 Min Read

Monsoon Floods and Landslides Kill 10 in Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK

On August 14, 2025, heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),…

2 Min Read

Hunza River Floods Block Karakoram Highway, Strand Travelers in Gilgit-Baltistan

On August 12, 2025, severe flooding from the Hunza River caused widespread destruction in Gulmit, Gojal, and blocked the Karakoram…

2 Min Read

Landslide in Gilgit Kills Eight Volunteers, Rescue Efforts Continue

A devastating landslide in Gilgit, Pakistan, resulted in the tragic loss of eight local volunteers who were working to restore…

2 Min Read

ECNEC Approves Rs24.957B Solar Project for Gilgit-Baltistan

On August 10, 2025, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a solar photovoltaic power project worth…

2 Min Read

Gilgit-Baltistan Declares Emergency in 37 Flood-Hit Areas

On July 31, 2025, the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government declared a state of emergency in 37 flood-affected areas following devastating flash…

2 Min Read

Cloudburst Floods Devastate Ghizer and Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan

Cloudburst-induced floods struck Ghizer and Hunza districts in Gilgit-Baltistan, causing extensive damage, according to the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA).…

1 Min Read

German Olympian Laura Dahlmeier Injured During Laila Peak Climb in Pakistan

German Olympic and world champion biathlete Laura Dahlmeier sustained serious injuries after a rockfall struck her on Laila Peak (6,094…

2 Min Read

Gilgit-Baltistan CM Seeks Rs7 Billion for Climate Disaster Relief

The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan, urgently requested Rs 7 billion from the federal government to address the…

2 Min Read