The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government is planning a major initiative to strengthen climate resilience by considering the establishment of a dedicated Glacier Protection Authority. The proposed body would focus on preserving the region’s nearly 700 glaciers while improving disaster preparedness and environmental management in one of Pakistan’s most climate-sensitive areas. The proposal was discussed during a […]
Senate Panel Suspends Timber Transport Licenses in Gilgit-Baltistan Pending Forest Verification
A Senate subcommittee has ordered the immediate suspension of timber transit licenses in Gilgit-Baltistan until authorities complete a comprehensive physical verification of forest lessees and logging activities. The move is aimed at strengthening oversight, improving transparency, and ensuring sustainable forest management across the region. The directive was issued during a meeting of the Senate Sub-Committee […]
NDMA Warns of Floods and Landslides as Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh alert warning of possible floods, flash flooding, and landslides in several parts of Pakistan as a new spell of heavy monsoon rains is forecast to affect the country from July 11 to July 14. According to the advisory, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and […]