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Gilgit Baltistan, Feb 4, 2014: Gilgit Baltistan is under the grip of Talibanisation... the mushrooming of terror camps and Pakistan's policy of divisiveness has left the region struggling against Talibanisation.

Gilgit Baltistan, January 28: The call of the people of Gilgit Baltistan has been going unheard for decades now... The continued denial of political rights by Pakistan in the region is fuelling dissatisfaction by the day...

Gilgit Baltistan, January 7: Pakistan is hatching another conspiracy to usurp more land of Gilgit Baltistan to include it into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad is consistently snatching the land of the occupied Kashmir by force, but this time people of Gilgit will not accept Pakistan notorious designs of land grabbing sitting down.

Gilgit Baltistan, December 31: Gilgit Baltistan is once again on the edge following sectarian violence….sectarian tensions have once again deepened the crisis in this remote region.

Gilgit Baltistan, Dec 10: The harsh Himalayan winters have made life miserable for the people of Gilgit Baltistan. The lack of medical infrastructure and facilities makes things worse for the people of this remote region.

Gilgit Baltistan, Nov 19: A Special Package was introduced for Gilgit Baltistan, a few years ago. The idea was to empower the beleaguered people of the region through promulgation of rights and liberties for their emancipation, and provide healthcare, education and proper sanitation services towards basic needs. But all the promises made by Pakistan in this Special Package were left unfulfilled, and came to a naught.

Gilgit Baltistan, Nov 05: Tehreek e Taliban has issued an open warning to target Shia Community in Gilgit Baltistan, but the government is indifferent to threats made, and danger posed. and is taking no steps to secure the safety of minority Muslim sect there. Militants are also warning up to repeat banno type jail break in gilgit baltistan, and people are living in constant fear.

Gilgit Baltistan, Oct 01: Lack of proper medical infrastructure is preventing the residents of Gilgit Baltistan from accessing quality health care. The problem is further compounded by circulation of spurious drugs in the region.

Gilgit Baltistan, Sep 18: While the world is getting more and more aware and aggressive about women rights, the situation of women is getting from bad to worse. Fundamentalism and radicalism is on the rise which has eclipsed the liberal outlook, and has changed their way of life for the worse.

Diamer, August 27: Despite making tall claims and Promises of building roads and developing good infrastructure in Gilgit Baltistan, government and administration has hardly kept its words. Infrastructure in Gilgit is in a bad shape, roads in rural areas are also in pathetic condition.

Gilgit Baltistan, July 30 :- Analysts in Gilgit baltistan are squarely blaming that Pakistani intelligence agencies are responsible for growing lawlessness and Talibanisation of Gilgit Baltistan, locals allege Pakistan is deliberately creating wedge between shias and sunnis to gobble up the natural resources of the region. They say government has completely failed to protect its people.

Gilgit Baltistan, July 02: A week after deadly terror attack on a foreign mountaineering team in Gilgit, locals fear that this will have deep implications on the already tottering tourism industry which feeds majority of Gilgitis, locals allege Islamabad for their plight.

Gilgit Baltistan, June 25: In first of its kind, militants have attacked mountaineers in Gilgit Baltistan, 9 foreigners which also includes Chinese were killed in the gruesome attack. Pakistan taliban has claimed responsibity but local hand could not be ruled out.

Gilgit Baltistan, April 9 :- Majority of kids in Gilgit baltistan miss school because of economic distress and are compelled to work in small shops. In this age when these kids should be going to school ... they are working in these small shops .. some of them work in these shops out of financial distress and some are forced ... after all these children belong to one of the world's most impoversihed region... very few fortunate kids make it to the school. Majority of them have to work in the shops to make their living .. Child labour is one the most serious social problem the region is facing.

Gilgit Baltistan, April 9 :- Majority of kids in Gilgit baltistan miss school because of economic distress and are compelled to work in small shops. In this age when these kids should be going to school ... they are working in these small shops .. some of them work in these shops out of financial distress and some are forced ... after all these children belong to one of the world's most impoversihed region... very few fortunate kids make it to the school. Majority of them have to work in the shops to make their living .. Child labour is one the most serious social problem the region is facing.

Gilgit Baltistan, 26 March: Despite the historical harmony between the Shias and Sunnis in Gilgit Baltistan, the communities have moved apart a lot in the last couple of years. There is bitterness and hatred for each other, Thanks to the active role played by Islamabad.

Gilgit Baltistan, March 6: The scourge of sectarianism in Gilgit Baltistan is worsening, the root cause of this problem is the growing unrest among the youth which is unemployed and disgruntled, due to lack of clarity in government policies, youth is further getting confused and is taking up wrong path and is often playing in the wrong hands.

Gilgit, Feb 12: Gilgit Baltistan is striving to get back its lost peace. With the mushrooming of terror camps here, Pakistan's policy of divisiveness is flourishing leaving the region struggling against Talibanisation.

Gilgit, Jan 29: The deepening sectarian divide in Gilgit Baltistan has not only shattered peace but hit the education sector too. The soaring violence has kept the students off their classes.

Gilgit, Jan 15: Many in Gilgit Baltistan cannot afford a good meal or warm clothes to face the harsh Himalayan winter. The spiraling unemployment and soaring inflation has made matters worse for the people of this remote region.

Gilgit, Jan 8: Nothing has changed on the ground for the victims of the Attabad disaster in Gilgit Baltistan. Three years after a massive land slide and flooding hit their village, most continue to live in tents. Locals allege government apathy and corruption for their continuing woes.

Gilgit, Dec 18: Winter brings no good news to the people of Gilgit Baltistan. And this season too, chilling cold has added to the woes of the people of this Himalayan region.

Gilgit, Dec 04: Pakistan has over the years suppressed the people of Gilgit Baltistan, denying them basic rights. Blocking access to development and an equitable use of local natural resources has lead to unemployment and poverty.

Muzaffarabad, Nov 13: With no end to the continuing violence, Gilgit Baltistan could slip into the hands of the Taliban, a top official has warned The Himalayan region, illegally occupied by Pakistan, has seen a sudden spike in sectarian attacks fuelled by the Islamist Militia.

Probably the most prominent human rights lawyer in AJK takes a rare opportunity to share his concerns with the legal fraternity of Gilgit Baltistan.

Gilgit, Oct 16: Growing poverty, increasing unemployment, and sectarian violence are among the many problems which have become a part of life in Gilgit Baltistan. With no government help reaching the public, people have no option but accept their fate.

Muzaffarabad, Oct 09 : Protests are nothing new in Pakistan Occupied Kasmir (PoK). Kashmiris here, often take to the streets against Islamabad's oppressive policies. But this time the protests are against the move to make Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan's fifth province.

Gilgit, Oct 02: People of Gilgit Baltistan are virtually cut off from the world. Recurring sectarian attacks on the crucial Karakoram Highway has increased the isolation of the remote region.

Gilgit, September 4 : The sharp rise in the killings of Shiites in the Himalayan region has triggered widespread protests in Gilgit Baltistan. With ambushes becoming common, locals fear traveling on the Karakoram Highway.

Gilgit, Aug 14: Muslims across the world are looking forward to their biggest festival, Eid ul-Fitr. But it will be a bleak affair for many in Gilgit Baltistan. The remote region has been hit by skyrocketing prices.

Gilgit, Aug 07: The absence of democratic institutions and rule of law has made life difficult for people of Gilgit Baltistan. With no independent judiciary, there are no checks and balances. Political activists and the media often become targets of intimidation by Pakistani military, Kashmiris allege.

Gilgit, July 24: The tourism industry in Gilgit Baltistan is in shambles. Lack of government support has severely affected the livelihoods of thousands who depend on tourism.

Gilgit, July 17: The absence of local bodies has led to the stalling of development work in Gilgit Baltistan. The lack of oversight from elected representatives, have seen much of the funds earmarked for development, being diverted.

Gilgit, July 03: A wave of protest is sweeping through Gilgit Baltistan. Residents are out on the streets protesting the long power outages that some times extend to over 20 hours a day.

Gilgit, June 12: The Inter-Services Intelligence or ISI has been accused of fomenting sectarian divide to counter the simmering discontent against Pakistan’s misrule in Gilgit Baltistan. Not content with driving a wedge between the Sunnis and Shiites, the puppet government propped up by Islamabad is now looking to divide the disputed territory to suit its interests.

Gilgit, June 12: The Inter-Services Intelligence or ISI has been accused of fomenting sectarian divide to counter the simmering discontent against Pakistan’s misrule in Gilgit Baltistan. Not content with driving a wedge between the Sunnis and Shiites, the puppet government propped up by Islamabad is now looking to divide the disputed territory to suit its interests.

Gilgit, June 5 Gilgit Baltistan is reeling under acute poverty, burgeoning unemployment, rising food prices, and increasing shortages. With the government turning a blind eye to their problems, locals are finding it difficult to survive.

Gilgit, May 29 : Pakistan is one of the deadliest countries in the world for journalists to report from. The curbs on the media also extends to territories under its control. While assaults on media in Pakistan receive international attention, the attacks on their counterparts in Gilgit Baltistan goes mostly unnoticed.

Gilgit, May 08: Despite being endowed with rich natural resources, Gilgit Baltistan continues to remain a picture of neglect. Normal life has been hit as the remote region grapples with power outages that extend up to 22 hours this summer.

Gilgit, April 10: Pakistan’s proposal to impose a new tax in Gilgit Baltistan has triggered widespread protests. The move is the latest of Pakistan’s oppressive policies in the disputed region.

Gilgit, March 13: Gilgit Baltistan is rocked by protests against rising levels of poverty and unemployment. Pakistani security forces have unleashed a reign of terror to suppress the widening protests.

Gilgit, February 14: Gilgit Baltistan is witnessing widespread protests… Hundreds have taken to the streets to demand jobs and an end to nepotism and corruption in government recruitment.

Gilgit, January 17: The media in Gilgit Baltistan is once again bearing the burnt of mirroring the realities of the region. It is under pressure from the Pakistani security establishment to file reports that suit them.

Gilgit, November 29: There seems no end to the agony of people of Gilgit Baltistan. The rising sectarian violence in the remote region has exposed the dubious role of Pakistan’s main spy agency, the ISI, once again.

Gilgit, October 25, : Pakistan on Tuesday inaugurated the construction of the Diamer Bhasha dam in the occupied territory of Gilgit Baltistan. Even as the bankrupt Pakistani government is struggling to find the funding for the $12-billion project, the locals are intensifying their protest against the mammoth project.

Gilgit, October 18 (ANI): Pakistan has ordered a crack down on Kashmiri leaders and organizations in order to suppress the growing rebellion in Gilgit Baltistan. It is also trying to create a rift between the people by dividing them on sectarian lines.

Gilgit, August 30: Gilgit Baltistan is on the boil after the killing of a father and son in police firing. Troubled erupted in the remote Himalayan region after a bank refused to honour the compensation cheques of those displaced by the Hunza Valley disaster last year.

Gilgit/ Muzaffarabad, August 2: The quiet Himalayan region is seething with anger against the rising graft in public life. Even as Kashmiris find it difficult to make both ends meet, the opulent lifestyle of the leadership of Gilgit Baltistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has led to great disaffection.

Gilgit, July 12: The education sector of Gilgit Baltistan is in shambles with the administration doing little to improve the situation. To top it all, the shortage of trained teachers have left the students to fend for themselves in many schools.

Gilgit, June 14: The law and order situation in Gilgit Baltistan is worsening by the day. Target killings are on the rise here and local administration has been accused of not doing anything to stem the rising tide of violence.