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New lake formed by mudslide in Gilgit-Baltistan sparks fears of ‘catastrophic’ floods

Authorities warn downstream districts to stay on high alert as thousands face potential risk.

Published 23 Aug, 2025 09:50pm

Pakistan

PM announces Rs4b aid for GB after Babusar Top disaster

PM Shehbaz pledges swift rehabilitation, educational reforms and new climate centre after deadly cloudburst leaves trail of destruction

Updated 04 Aug, 2025 08:50pm

Pakistan

Chilas bus attack: Mother takes 6 bullets to shield her children from terrorists

Roshan Bibi now fights for her life in a Gilgit hospital

Published 05 Dec, 2023 05:28pm

Pakistan

At least 9 killed, 26 injured in Chilas bus attack: DC Diamer

Official says the vehicle caught fire and collided with a truck

Updated 03 Dec, 2023 10:29am

Pakistan

Funeral prayers offered for 8 of a family killed in crash at Babusar Top

Sahiwal’s Fareed Town sobbed when bodies were brought, 12 wounded when van plunged into ravine and caught fire

Updated 30 Jul, 2023 12:48am

Pakistan

Panic as river blockage in Diamer results in temporary formation of a lake

People prepared for evacuation when landslide stopped the flow, but the crisis resolved quickly

Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:29pm

Pakistan

Diamer turns to traditional stoves to fight the cold

The stoves use wood and provide a better alternative to gas heaters

Published 31 Jan, 2023 05:42pm

Pakistan

Diamer’s girls school rises like a phoenix from the flames

Girls get IT lab, library as locals hailed for rebuilding in shortest time

Updated 16 Nov, 2022 09:07am

Pakistan

Don’t mess with Gilgit-Baltistan’s girls and their schools

Diamer people start immediately rebuilding after arson attack

Published 09 Nov, 2022 04:08pm

Pakistan

Girls school torched in GB’s Diamer, unidentified people named in FIR

Terrorism charges added in FIR

Updated 08 Nov, 2022 01:59pm

Pakistan

Eight children, mother killed as roof collapses in Chilas

Area is near Karakoram Highway

Updated 09 Oct, 2022 11:52am