Gilgit-Baltistan

Indian security agencies apprise Modi government about Chinese Army's positioning in Pakistan

Pakistan has raised three independent infantry Brigades and two additional artillery regiments to protect the highway

Mar 13, 2016, 00:57 AM IST

PoK continues to be terrorist launching pad, say exiled leaders

Geneva/New Delhi; Exiled leaders from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan have blamed Pakistan for sheltering terrorists and using its soil as a launching pad for terrorists.

Mar 12, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

Pak to shore up military infra in Gilgit-Baltistan: Report

 Pakistan is planning to set up a brigade-level military infrastructure in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to provide security to its ambitious USD 46 billion economic corridor with China passing through the strategic region.

Feb 18, 2016, 15:23 PM IST

Syed Ali Shah Geelani writes to Pakistan PM, opposes merger of Gilgit-Baltistan

Hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has written a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif opposing a proposed move to merge Gilgit-Baltistan with that country, warning that such a step would prove disastrous.

Jan 27, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

Entire J&K including PoK our integral part, asserts India

In sharp reaction to Islamabad's reported move to make strategically located Gilgit-Baltistan a province, India on Thursday said the entire Jammu and Kashmir including Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is its integral part.

Jan 14, 2016, 21:31 PM IST

Over 8,500 killed in Pakistan due to terrorism in five years: Govt

Over 8,500 civilians and security personnel have been killed in Pakistan due to terrorism in the last five years, according to the Interior Ministry.

Nov 28, 2015, 14:41 PM IST

Death toll in Pak quake rises to 272

The death toll in Pakistan's 7.5 magnitude quake on Thursday rose to 272.

Oct 29, 2015, 22:08 PM IST

ISI training terrorists in several terror camps in PoK: Intelligence Bureau

The ISI has set up similar terror camps also in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Dulai Kandao.

Oct 04, 2015, 16:53 PM IST

Sharif inaugurates strategic Pakistan-China Friendship Tunnels

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today inaugurated five 'Pakistan-China Friendship Tunnels' built at the cost of about USD 275 million to restore a strategic road link to China via Gilgit-Baltistan.

Sep 14, 2015, 19:13 PM IST