EU, AKF and NPAK Energy boost Hunza power network
Islamabad Post reports the three are backing renewable energy and grid improvements in the Gilgit-Baltistan district.
The European Union, the Aga Khan Foundation and NPAK Energy are involved in a push to improve Hunza's power network and renewable energy potential, Islamabad Post reported on Friday.
The outlet carried the story as a headline and standfirst; its full report was not retrievable. Skardu Times could not immediately confirm the scope, cost or timeline of the initiative from the published material.
Skardu Times has sought further details and will update this report when they become available.
Amir Muqam greets Gilgit-Baltistan on 79th Independence Day, pledges tourism focus
The federal minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan marked the region's 79th Independence Day with a message that also promised continued attention to development and tourism.
Gilgit-Baltistan marks 80th Independence Day with Gilgit ceremony
Radio Pakistan says the main event will be held at the Army Helipad in Gilgit, with tributes to those it calls heroes of the 1947 liberation struggle.
Skardu family of four killed; police suspect honour killing
Police say Muhammad Aslam, his wife Hania and their children Mahdi, 4, and Zahra, 2, were killed with a sharp-edged weapon; the FIR names Hania's father, brothers and uncle.
Diamer-Bhasha, Dasu costs rise by Rs1.9 trillion, NA told
The Ministry of Water Resources blames exchange-rate changes and says a revised PC-I has been submitted, while cement, diesel and steel prices have jumped.