Gilgit Baltistan
Federal Govt to Fund 100MW Solar Project in Gilgit-Baltistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed the federal government will fully fund a 100-megawatt solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan, directing authorities to accelerate its completion.…
Gilgit-Baltistan Enters the 5G Era: Test Trials Officially Approved
As of May 2026, Gilgit-Baltistan has moved a major step closer to launching 5G services. The federal government officially approved policy directives to begin test…
Gilgit-Baltistan Demands a Decentralized Banking System to Boost Regional Growth
Information Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Ghulam Abbas, recently demanded urgent banking reforms for Baltistan. He called for a decentralized loan system to boost regional economic growth.…
SCO Brings 4G Internet to Soq Valley: GB Finally Receives the Much-Needed Upgrade
The Special Communication Organization (SCO) officially upgraded the telecommunication services in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Specifically, they transitioned the local network from an outdated 2G system directly…
Gilgit-Baltistan Gets $300M CPEC Projects Under Phase II
Pakistan and China have officially opened a new chapter of cooperation under CPEC Phase II, with special focus on high-quality, inclusive projects and the development…
GB Police Enforce TikTok Ban
The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Police has enforce a ban on TikTok across the force, instructing all officers and staff to stop using the app in order…
50,000 Chinese Investors Show Interest in Gilgit-Baltistan Projects
In a major development for regional trade, approximately 50,000 Chinese investors have expressed willingness to invest in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), aiming to strengthen cross-border commerce and…
PTA Cracks Down on Illegal Internet Activities in Gilgit
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), has taken decisive action against illegal internet sales and unauthorized telecommunications…
Slow Telecom Infrastructure Progress in AJK and GB Raises Concerns
ISLAMABAD: The NGMS Core Upgradation (2024-2026) project, aimed at enhancing the NGMS PR/DR Core Network in AJK and GB, has seen slow financial progress, with…
Pakistan’s Youngest Vlogger Muhammad Shiraz’s Instagram Account Suspended Without Prior Warning
Gilgit-Baltistan’s youngest and fastest-rising vlogger, Muhammad Shiraz, has encountered a major setback as his Instagram account, boasting 2.1 million followers, has been suspended. The news…
CNN Highlights Gilgit Baltistan in Its Top 25 Travel Destinations for 2025
Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Pakistan’s northernmost region, has been recognized by CNN Travel as one of the top 25 destinations to visit in 2025. Renowned for…
PM Imran Khan inaugurates major IT projects in Gilgit-Baltistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated several important and major projects of the Special Communication Organization (SCO) today, on the occasion of his visit to Gilgit-Baltistan.…
Availability of 3G, 4G internet in Gilgit-Baltistan vital for promoting tourism: PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the provision of 3G and 4G internet services and connectivity in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) were vital for…
