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The term mountaineering describes the sport of mountain climbing, including ski mountaineering. Hiking in the mountains can also be a simple form of mountaineering when it involves scrambling, or short stretches of the more basic grades of rock climbing, as well as crossing glaciers.

28/12/2025

| In the aftermath of last year’s devastating floods, the district administration in Skardu, in collaboration with the Water Management Department, is actively carrying out desilting, removal of encroachments, and channelization of affected streams. The initiative aims to restore natural watercourses, a step widely appreciated by local residents as vital for mitigating future flood related risks.

28/12/2025

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: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Skardu has issued a weather alert for the district, warning of poss...
27/12/2025

: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Skardu has issued a weather alert for the district, warning of possible rain, snowfall, and landslides from December 30, 2025 to January 2, 2026. Authorities have advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from nullahs and vulnerable areas, and follow safety guidelines. Relevant departments have been directed to remain on high alert to respond to any emergency situation.

27/12/2025

Skardu is truly heaven on earth, where nature appears in its purest form. Silent valleys speak to the heart, and every landscape stands as a living masterpiece of the Creator’s power.

26/12/2025

: Chief Election Commissioner of Gilgit Baltistan Raja Shahbaz Khan, while addressing a media briefing, said that local government elections in Gilgit Baltistan will be conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner in accordance with the law. He clarified that the constitutional and legal authority to hold local government elections rests with the Election Commission.

25/12/2025

: A dignified ceremony was organized by Bazm-e-Ilm-o-Fun Skardu with the support of the district administration and Karakoram Cooperative Bank to mark the birth anniversaries of the Founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Jesus Christ.

The event was presided over by renowned poet and author Dr. Muzaffar Hussain Anjum, while President Press Club Skardu Wazir Muzaffar Hussain attended as chief guest. Poets, writers, journalists, social figures and members of the Christian community, including local leader Sajjad Masih, participated in the ceremony.

Speakers highlighted the leadership, principles and vision of Quaid-e-Azam, emphasizing justice, tolerance and religious harmony, while the birth of Jesus Christ was described as a universal message of peace, love and brotherhood. The ceremony concluded with poetry recitals and tributes, reaffirming commitment to interfaith harmony and national unity.

22/12/2025

: The centuries old cultural festival Mefang was celebrated in Shigar amid the cold and snow covered mountains of Baltistan. The festival is considered a symbol of happiness, light, and good fortune.

Various cultural activities were held during the day, including the traditional game of Koh Polo, in which players participated with great enthusiasm.

In the evening, people gathered and celebrated the festival in a traditional way. Mefang is observed every year on December 21, the longest night of the year.

22/12/2025

: The ancient cultural festival Jashn-e-May Fang is being celebrated with traditional enthusiasm in Skardu. The day is regarded as the beginning of the New Year in the Baltistan Division, while in the Balti language it is called Losar.

22/12/2025

: The ancient cultural festival Jashn-e-May Fung is being celebrated with traditional enthusiasm in Skardu and other parts of Baltistan. The festival has a history dating back centuries and is observed every year on December 21, which marks the longest night of the year and the peak of winter.

Jashn-e-May Fung is regarded as the beginning of the New Year in Baltistan. In the Balti language, the festival is called Losar, meaning New Year. Since ancient times, the celebration has symbolized hope and resilience against darkness and extreme cold through the use of fire and light.

Lighting torches and gathering collectively is considered a symbol of social harmony, unity, and joy. In Skardu and surrounding areas, people carrying torches descend from elevated areas towards villages, welcoming the New Year in a traditional local style.

Jashn-e-May Fung reflects the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and strong social bonds of the Baltistan region.

20/12/2025

: The ancient cultural festival May Fung will be celebrated with great enthusiasm on the night of December 21, 2025, at the Municipal Stadium in Skardu. The event aims to highlight and preserve the rich traditional heritage of Baltistan. The festival will feature stalls of traditional cuisine, torch displays, fireworks, and vibrant cultural performances, including the May Zheers Dance and the Sword Dance, along with several other folk programs that reflect the region’s centuries old traditions. According to the organizers, the May Fung festival not only helps keep local culture alive but also plays a vital role in promoting tourism and strengthening the cultural identity of the region. A large turnout of locals and tourists is expected, and all necessary arrangements are being finalized to ensure the event’s success.

19/12/2025

: A passing out parade of Police and Excise Police recruits was held at the Police Training Center Gilgit, with Chief Secretary Gilgit Baltistan Abrar Ahmed Mirza attending the ceremony as the chief guest. During the parade, newly trained Police and Excise Police recruits successfully completed their basic professional training and formally joined the force to perform operational duties.Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Secretary congratulated the passing out recruits and stated that they would now play a direct role in maintaining law and order. At the conclusion of the event, shields and cash prizes were distributed among the recruits who demonstrated outstanding performance during training.

: The Government of Gilgit Baltistan has issued a formal notification announcing major transfers and postings of senior...
18/12/2025

: The Government of Gilgit Baltistan has issued a formal notification announcing major transfers and postings of senior officers in the Gilgit Baltistan Secretariat. The orders have been made following the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan and have taken effect immediately.

According to the notification, Syed Akhtar Rizvi (OMS/BS 20) has been transferred from Secretary School Education and posted as Secretary to the Chief Minister. Mr. Sibtain Ahmed (DMS/BS 20) has been moved from Secretary Communication & Works to Secretary Water Management & Irrigation.

Similarly, Mr. Samaullah (OMS/BS 20) has been appointed as Secretary Information, Mr. Sajjad Haider as Secretary Communication & Works, Mr. Zameer Abbas as Secretary Information Technology, and Mr. Usman Ahmad as Secretary School Education.

Mr. Rahim Gul (LAS/BS 20) has been posted as Secretary Law & Prosecution, while Sardar Asad Haroon (PAS/BS 19) has been appointed as Secretary Services, General Administration & Cabinet Department.

Other postings include Muhammad Azam Khan as Secretary Agriculture, Fisheries & Livestock, Mansoor Alam as Secretary Food, Safdar Khan as Secretary Water & Power, Kashif Muhammad Ali as Secretary Local Government & Rural Development, Faisal Ehsan Pirzada as Secretary Tourism, Sports & Culture, Riaz Ahmed as Secretary Planning & Development, Dildar Malik as Member Board of Revenue, and Abbas Ali as Additional Secretary Tourism.

Official sources say the transfers have been made on administrative grounds and in the best public interest, in line with the election related arrangements.

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