Gilgit-Baltistan (An Inside Story)

If someone says today that Gilgit Baltistan will be the independent republic of tomorrow, he will meet a similar fate as Galileo’s head chopped on telling that the earth in circular. Besides, Gilgit -Baltistan is a noteworthy strategic crossroad country of the world, with 28 thousand square miles of area situated in the midst of … Continue reading »

Northern Areas named at last!

The government is all set to approve the renaming of the Northern Areas as Gilgit-Baltistan to be governed under self-rule, The News has learnt. The federal cabinet is meeting here on Saturday with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the chair to take up one-point agenda — a new status for the Northern Areas with … Continue reading »