Karakoram Today

05/10/2025

In a disturbing incident that has shaken the city, Qazi Nisar Ahmed, prominent religious leader and head of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat Gilgit-Baltistan & Kohistan, was injured in a gun attack on Tuesday near CPO Chowk in the Konodas area of Gilgit.

According to initial reports, unknown gunmen opened fire on Qazi Nisar's vehicle while he was traveling with his security detail. He reportedly sustained a bullet wound to his arm, while two police officers assigned to his security were also injured during the attack. All injured individuals were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

24/09/2025

Gilgit-Baltistan is mourning the sudden passing of Karim Shah Nizari, a widely respected social activist, environmental writer and adventure tourism expert from Yasin Valley. He passed away of a heart attack on Monday night in his hometown.

Karim Shah Nizari was not only a passionate voice for social justice in Ghizer District but also a leading advocate for climate awareness in Gilgit-Baltistan. He regularly raised pressing environmental concerns in his writings.

Karim Shah’s final Facebook post, a heartfelt note on local climate vulnerability, was published just hours before his passing. Friends and people from all walks of life have since flooded with social media posts and tributes remembering him as a voice of reason and urgency in a region increasingly facing the effects of climate change.

02/09/2025

Historic Moment for Pakistan! For the first time since 1998, Pakistan has won the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture!

Vision Pakistan, a vocational education and training center in Islamabad, has been recognized for its impact, sustainability, and beautiful design. Designed by DB Studios and Mohammad Saifullah Siddiqui, the center empowers disadvantaged youth through tailoring programs, all within a serene, light-filled space that blends traditional jaali patterns with modern design.

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01/09/2025

A Pakistan Army helicopter has crashed near Chilas in Gilgit‑Baltistan claiming the lives of multiple crew members. The helicopter was attempting a test landing on a new helipad site in Thor Valley when a technical fault forced an emergency approach. The aircraft crashed and caught fire.

Those aboard included two pilots and three technical staff. The incident was confirmed by both the Gilgit‑Baltistan government spokesperson, who cited a mechanical failure and the Diamer Senior Superintendent of Police, who also confirmed the fatalities.

Rescue and response operations are ongoing. High-ranking officials including the FCNA Commander, the Director General of GB Scouts, and the Diamer Commissioner, along with local residents, rushed to the scene to assist.

15/08/2025

Renowned sculptor and artist Imran Ullah Hunzai from the Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, has been honoured with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian awards, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of arts.

Imran Ullah Hunzai’s work has been featured in prominent exhibitions both in Pakistan and abroad. His creations reflect a deep connection to the culture and traditions of Gilgit-Baltistan, often blending indigenous themes with contemporary artistic techniques.

Beyond sculpting, he is also a poet, multi-instrumentalist, and a passionate advocate for Burushaski music, which he publishes under his Hunzai's Mann Art Studio initiative.

This prestigious award celebrates his decades-long dedication to preserving and promoting the rich artistic heritage of Gilgit-Baltistan while introducing it to audiences worldwide.

11/08/2025

Seven Ismaili Volunteers Lose Lives While Restoring Flood-Damaged Water Channel in Danyore, Gilgit

A devastating landslide in the Manogah Nallah area of Danyore, Gilgit, claimed the lives of seven Ismaili community volunteers and left six others injured on Monday morning. The volunteers were working on a self-help basis to repair a water supply channel that had been severely damaged by recent flo...

11/08/2025

Seven Ismaili Voluneers pass away in the Danyore Landslide Tragedy

A devastating landslide in Manugah Nallah, Danyore, has claimed the lives of seven Ismaili community volunteers who were repairing a damaged water supply channel.

Several others are being treated for injuries at local hospitals, including the Aga Khan Health Center in Gilgit.

Rescue teams, locals, and emergency responders worked through the early hours of Monday to dig through debris in search of survivors.

07/08/2025

GBee News will be officially merged with Karakoram Today as part of our efforts to streamline news coverage and provide a more unified platform for updates from Gilgit-Baltistan and the greater Karakoram region.

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30/06/2025

Another tourist car goes missing on Jaglot-Skardu Road.

The last known location of the four missing tourists from the same family has been recorded by a CCTV camera installed at the Kachura Exit Point, showing the time as 11:57 AM on Sunday. The family, originally from Peshawar — including Usman Ahmed, Noor Ahmed, Lehza Usman and Meraj Bibi — was traveling from Skardu back to Gilgit in their car.

The Tourist Police have searched all areas and surroundings, but no trace has been found yet.

24/05/2025

Mystery of 4 Pakistani tourists missing on JSR finally solved, car and bodies found.

After nearly nine days, the car of the four missing tourists has been found near the riverbank below Shahrah-e-Baltistan, close to Istak Nullah. Rescue 1122 Skardu had launched a full-scale search and rescue operation. Teams were been dispatched to the site to investigate and locate the missing individuals.

The missing tourists were Suleman Nasrullah, Wasif Shehzad, Umar Ihsan, and Usman Dar, all residents of Gujrat, Punjab. They were last in contact on May 15 while staying at a hotel in Danyore, Gilgit, after their return from Hunza Valley. The next day, May 16, they departed for Skardu in a white Honda City (registration ANE-805).

The car fell into a ravine, apparently on May 16 and remained untraceable for 9 days. 4 dead bodies have been recovered, 3 from inside the car and one lying outside nearby the car.

02/12/2023

Terrorist attack on a passenger bus traveling on the Karakoram Highway in Chilas, Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, resulted in 8 confirmed deaths and injuries to over 2 dozen passengers. The bus operated by K2 Movers was traveling from Gahkuch, Ghizer, to Rawalpindi.