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Protests in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan Over Soaring Wheat Prices

23Jan

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Pakistan

Protests in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan Over Soaring Wheat Prices

The protests began in December 2023 following the government's decision to significantly increase the price of subsidized wheat in Gilgit-Baltistan. The price of a 50-kg bag of wheat rose from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3600, making it a major burden for many residents, particularly those living in poverty. In response to the recent hike in wheat prices, no electricity, and removal of subsidies, a widespread protest was organized in Skardu, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan region. The protest, called by the coordination committee of the All-Party Alliance, saw participation from various political, religious, social, and nationalist parties, along with traders' organizations. The demonstrators gathered at Yadgar Chowk to voice their opposition to the government's...

International Sports tourism conference in September

13May

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sports

International Sports tourism conference in September

Pakistan is taking further steps into promoting sports as well as tourism. International conference about sports tourism will commence in September 2022. It will open new doors for foreign tourists and sports opportunities. Karakoram International University (KIU) in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan will host a three-day international conference on promoting sports tourism in the country from September 23-25. If all the decisions are smooth and effective. Tourists visiting Hunza will enjoy Polo matches and cultural events as well. This conference is a further step to promote the most famous genre of country's revenue. It will bring a lot of foreign tourists and sports person in that region. This conference is very unique in its shape. However, The mandate of the conference is quite appe...

30Dec

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Pakistan

Traditional Caps worn by Pakistanis

Every country has unique dress code that makes them eccentric in the crowd. One of the main accessory is traditional caps or head wear. There are various cultural diversely styles of caps in Pakistan, famous in all kind of people. Pakistan is one of those countries that witnesses each kind of culture and traditions. Its colorful tradition is clearly visible in its dress code. Caps is one accessory that loved by both male and female equally. No festival or occasion is complete without its traditionally accurate cap. Pakistan has 4 provinces, each province and region has its own kind of traditional caps. People irrespective of their ethnicity, loves every kind of caps and wore them accordingly. Here are few caps that are common and famous in general public. We will discuss its for...

‘North Air’ launched to promote tourism in Pakistan

26May

By Maru J1 Comment

Pakistan

‘North Air’ launched to promote tourism in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently issued Tourism Promotion and Regional Integration (TPRI) the license to a Newly launched Airline named ‘North Air’. The new airline has been launched for fostering and promotion of tourism in northern areas of Pakistan. Head office of North Air Airlines will be located in Islamabad International Airport. It will operate flights for Northern cities such as Gilgit, Chitral, Skardu and Gwadar from all over the Pakistan. The initial routes outlined for the airline are Islamabad – GilgitChitral - IslamabadIslamabad – SkarduIslamabad – Gawdar As per aviation law, newly launched airline must operate domestic flights for a year in order to institute international flights. Also See: Hi Fly First Commercial airbus lande...