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Sports

Pakistani sisters summit Nepal’s 5,630m Yulang Peak with international team

Amina Hanif and Siddiqa Hanif from Skardu join a 12-member global expedition in a remarkable climbing feat

Published 08 Oct, 2025 07:09pm

Pakistan

Army launches rescue operation in flood-hit areas of Skardu

Flash floods wreak havoc in Chilas and Skardu, deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Published 22 Jul, 2025 02:01pm

Pakistan

Four missing tourists from Punjab found dead after tragic crash in Gilgit-Baltistan

They made final contact with their families on night of May 15: families

Published 24 May, 2025 12:06pm

Pakistan

Four tourists go missing travelling from Gilgit to Skardu

Tourists from Gujrat made final contact with families on night of May 15

Published 22 May, 2025 01:04pm

Pakistan

New airline ‘South Air’ to launch flights to Pakistan’s northern regions

South Air plans to use two turboprop aircraft

Published 20 Mar, 2025 02:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts cold, dry weather in most parts

Cold and dry conditions are anticipated over the next few days in Ziarat

Updated 14 Feb, 2025 11:19am

Business & Economy

Government to establish 100MW solar power project in Gilgit Baltistan

Existing distribution system in GB will be utilized to transport the generated electricity

Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:46am

Pakistan

Cold wave intensifies across country

Karachi is also experiencing a chilly climate

Published 02 Jan, 2025 09:44am

Pakistan

Freezing temperatures grip Pakistan: Karachi shivers, hill stations blanketed in snow

In Murree, a fresh blanket of snow has attracted numerous tourists

Published 29 Dec, 2024 09:47am

Pakistan

Severe cold and snowfall expected across Pakistan today

The cold winds from Balochistan have also made Karachi's weather chillier

Published 16 Dec, 2024 09:36am

Pakistan

Landslide strikes vehicle in Skardu, five dead

The vehicle was traveling from Skardu to Shangus

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:19am

Pakistan

Rescuers found missing tourists in Gilgit Baltistan’s Skardu

Pakistan Army rescues all stranded travellers in Gilgit Baltistan’s Gultari

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 01:27am

Pakistan

PIA flight to Skardu threatened by technical fault

Plane landed safely at Skardu airport

Published 27 Aug, 2024 04:05pm

Pakistan

Earthquake hits Azad Kashmir, surrounding areas

The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the occupied Kashmir region

Published 20 Aug, 2024 01:04pm

World

French climber says he took his time in speed record K2 summit

Vedrines scaled the world’s second-highest mountain, standing at 8,611 meters

Published 05 Aug, 2024 01:12pm

Sports

Two Japanese climbers went missing during K2 expedition

Pakistan Army starts search operation for missing climbers

Published 28 Jul, 2024 12:22am

Pakistan

Search called off for missing Japanese mountaineer in Pakistan’s Skardu

Search operation will resume in mid-August when weather conditions improve

Updated 18 Jun, 2024 09:50pm

Sports

One of two Japanese climbers missing in Pakistan found dead

Ryuseki Hiraoka and Atsushi Taguchi were attempting to summit the 7,027-metre Spantik mountain

Updated 15 Jun, 2024 09:31pm

Pakistan

Pakistan power crisis deepened by mountain tourism

Load shedding is existent across much of fuel-short Pakistan

Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:27pm

Pakistan

PIA presents Skardu to world with first international flight

At least 80 passengers landed at Skardu airport

Updated 14 Aug, 2023 04:37pm

Pakistan

Four of a family die as landslide destroys vehicle in Skardu

The aftermaths were captured on camera

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 02:38pm

Pakistan

Unexpected snowfall in Skardu break 18-year records

Snow in July is a sentence you don't hear everyday

Published 09 Jul, 2023 11:39am

Pakistan

PIA to restore Lahore-Skardu flights in June

Flights for Gilgit and Chitral will also be launched soon

Published 20 May, 2023 02:38pm

Pakistan

Court remands two in jail over ‘killing’ children in road accident

Children were celebrating Eid on a pavement in Skardu

Published 23 Apr, 2023 12:57am

Life & Style

Skardu’s eye-catching picture of winter festival goes viral

A seven-day festival is set to take place in Gilgit Baltistan on January 14

Updated 11 Jan, 2023 12:46pm