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The Prime Minister of Pakistan has announced numerous development projects and plans for Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. During a public meeting at Lalak Jan Stadium in Gilgit, the PM told the session that tourism would be promoted in Gilgit-Baltistan and mineral resources would be explored for the development…

Atmospheric and ocean science researchers at Princeton University have discovered the reason why the Karakoram Glacier has not lost volume over time, unlike so many other glaciers around the world. It was a mystery that in a time when glaciers are quick in melting, one glacier in the Karakoram has…

The first initiative of establishing a biodiversity park in Murree is in the final stages of completion. The park is expected to be functional in February 2015. This first biodiversity park of Pakistan is spread over 40 acres and the budget estimate for this project is Rs. 90 million. The…

The thrilling 3-day Baroghil Festival concluded. This unique festival featuring yak polo, donkey polo and horse polo attracted a large number of Pakistanis from across the country. The other main events include buzz kashi, horse race, yak race, horse and cattle show, Wakhi musical shows. People also enjoyed a variety…

The team of Pakistani climbers have reached the top of the world’s second tallest mountain, K2, to mark 60 years since it was first scaled. The team consists of six climbers i.e Hassan Jan, Ali Durani, Rahmat Ullah Baig, Ghulam Mehdi, Ali and Muhammad Sadiq. Ali Durrani, the 24-year-old team…

A three-day Baroghil festival is going to start from August 14 in Baroghil valley, Chitral. This full of thrill and colors festival will include freestyle wild polo, yak polo, horse race, mountain marathon, yak race, tug of war, Buz Kashi, lifestyle shows and handicraft exhibition. Arrangements of food and accommodation…

Photo credits: http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/ According to Himalayan Women Welfare Society, three Nepali women mountaineers successfully summitted K2 (8,611m). This is the first successful expedition by a team of women on K2, setting a new world record on Saturday 27th of July 2014. Maya Sherpa, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa…

Two Bulgarian mountaineers Boyan Petrov and Ivan Tomov succeeded to summit the Broad Peak (8047 m). The Broad Peak is the 12th highest in the world located in Pakistani part of Karakoram Range. Broad Peak is the part of the Gasherbrum Massif and dominates the Concordia region. After this ascend,…

The three-day Shandur Festival concluded on Sunday, 22nd of June with a victory of Chitral Police in the final match of the most prominent polo game. At the closing ceremony, the Chitral Police team was given the wining trophy while the eight best players were awarded horses. Teams of Chitral…

The annual Shandur Polo Festival is going to start on June 20, 2014. The three-day Shandur Festival at the world’s highest polo ground has been rescheduled this year due to the holy month of Ramazan. This, one of the most prominent festival in the northern Pakistan has been held regularly…

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to setup chairlift between Naran and Lake Saif ul Maluk. Naran, Kaghan Valley is one of the most wanted tourist destinations in Pakistan and Saif ul Maluk Lake is the most charming attraction in the valley. The landscape from Naran to Saif…

The federal government of Pakistan has decided to launch a train service from Islamabad to Murree. This decision has been made to promote tourism in the famous Murree and Galiat hills region. The track for tourist train from Margalla Railway Station to Murree will be started soon. The area from…

Three climbing attempts on the Nanga Parbat are expected from Poland, Italy and Germany climbers in the winter season. The permission is granted for the ‘Killer Mountain’; world’s ninth highest and the most difficult mountain peak. The Italian expedition will attempt this ascend under the lead of Simone Moro. Simone…

A colourful exciting three days Silk Route Festival in Gojal, Hunza district has been concluded. A large number of locals and foreign visitors including Ambassadors from Ukraine‚ South Korea‚ North Korea and Azerbaijan joined the festival.  Residents of Gilgit-Baltistan welcomed the guests in traditional spirit. People gathered at Rakaposhi view point…

The historic Khaplu Palace in Baltistan’s district Gangche got the “UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award 2013 for Cultural Heritage Conservation”. The award ceremony was held at the Khaplu Palace to recognize the efforts of Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan. The Khaplu Palace was built in 1840s by Raja of Khaplu. The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation…