Gilgit Baltistan
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India condemns vandalism of Buddhist paintings in Gilgit-Baltistan, demands access for experts
India | Jun 03, 2020, 06:41 PM ISTIndia has condemned the defacing of ancient Buddhist rock carvings and paintings in Gilgit-Baltistan, falling under Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as it sought experts' access to the area to restore the archaeological heritage site to its original condition
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Covid-19: Tourism industry in Gilgit Baltistan bearing brunt of lockdown; government remains apathetic
News | May 26, 2020, 10:00 PM ISTThe tourism industry of Gilgit Baltistan is bearing the brunt of the lockdown imposed in the wake of the rapid spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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India lodges protest with Islamabad over Pak court's order on Gilgit-Baltistan
India | May 04, 2020, 04:45 PM ISTIndia has conveyed its strong protest to Pakistan over its efforts to bring "material change" to territories under its "illegal and forcible" occupation after the country's top court allowed holding of elections in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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VIDEO: Gilgit-Baltistan seeks help from PM Modi
News | Mar 07, 2020, 10:21 AM ISTDirector of Institute of Gilgit-Baltistan Studies, Senge H Sering, speaking at the 43rd session of UNHRC in Geneva, lambasted on Pakistan saying that they are under constant threat of terrorism perpetrated by Pakistani military and requested India to resume constitutional responsibility and acquire control of Gilgit-Baltistan (Balochistan) to save them from brutal colonial reign of Pakistan.
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Acquire control of Gilgit-Baltistan: Political activist requests India
India | Mar 07, 2020, 10:24 AM ISTDirector of Institute of Gilgit-Baltistan Studies, Senge H Sering, speaking at the 43rd session of UNHRC in Geneva, lambasted on Pakistan saying that they are under constant threat of terrorism perpetrated by Pakistani military and requested India to resume constitutional responsibility and acquire control of Gilgit-Baltistan (Balochistan) to save them from brutal colonial reign of Pakistan.
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China avoids comment on Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan Order, says CPEC will not affect its stand on Kashmir issue
World | May 29, 2018, 05:32 PM ISTOn May 21, Pakistani Cabinet approved Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018 which aims at providing more authority to the central government in administering the region. The order is being seen as Pakistan’s efforts towards incorporating the disputed region as its fifth province.
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India summons Pakistan Deputy Envoy second time in a week, lodges protest over 'Gilgit-Baltistan order'
India | May 27, 2018, 06:57 PM ISTIn a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it conveyed to Shah that the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir, which also includes the so-called 'Gilgit-Baltistan' areas, is an integral part of India by virtue of its accession in 1947.
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Pravasi Divas 2017: Modi govt planning to invite diaspora from Gilgit-Baltistan?
National | Aug 27, 2016, 05:22 PM ISTThe government of India is reportedly planning to invite the diaspora from Gilgit-Balistan for 2017 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference.
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'Pak's withdrawal from Gilgit-Baltistan will help resolve Kashmir issue'
World | Aug 15, 2016, 05:32 PM ISTA US-based organisation has said that Kashmir’s dispute could only be resolve by the Pakistan's withdrawal from Gilgit-Baltistan. “Indian Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi's policy to highlight human rights violations in Gilgit-Baltistan is a posi
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In PoK, locals raise anti-Pakistan slogans, demand removal of Army
India | Aug 13, 2016, 11:21 AM ISTThe ongoing protest in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) against Islamabad’s atrocities and rigged polls reached a new boiling point on Friday when agitators criticised the provincial government and raised anti-Pakistan slogans demanding removal of Arm
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‘Police extorting money, torturing people’: AHRC lists Pakistan’s atrocities in Gilgit-Baltistan
India | Aug 12, 2016, 12:04 AM ISTPakistan, which has been on an overdrive to embarrass India by raising the bogey of human rights ever since Indian security forces killed Burhan Wani, a Hizbul Mujahideen militant, now has a good reason to step back and introspect.
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Locals in Gilgit-Baltistan, PoK protest against rising Chinese presence
World | Aug 01, 2016, 08:34 PM ISTThe growing Chinese presence in the Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) regions has irked locals who are now protesting the exploitation of natural resources by both China and Pakistan for what they have termed
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Pakistan providing safe haven to terrorists, claim PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan leaders
India | Mar 12, 2016, 03:11 PM ISTExiled leaders from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan have accused Pakistan for providing terrorists safe haven and allowing use of its soil as a launching pad for militants.
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Pak holds polls in PoK despite India's objection
World | Jun 08, 2015, 08:35 PM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan today went ahead with the holding of legislative assembly elections in Gilgit-Baltistan despite India's objections to the polls.It is the second time Pakistan is holding polls to elect a regional legislature after devolution
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Gilgit-Baltistan polls: Pakistan rejects India's remarks, terms it as interference in internal affairs
World | Jun 03, 2015, 05:33 PM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India's stand on upcoming elections in Gilgit and Baltistan, describing it as an "interference" in the country's internal affairs.Reacting strongly to the upcoming elections in Gilgit and Baltistan on June
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India slams Pakistan for holding elections in Gilgit-Baltistan region
India | Jun 02, 2015, 05:36 PM ISTNew Delhi: Reacting strongly to the upcoming elections in Gilgit and Baltistan on June 8, India on Tuesday said it is an attempt by Pakistan to "camouflage its forcible and illegal occupation" of the regions
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India asks US not to invest in Pak dam in disputed Gilgit-Baltistan
World | Oct 24, 2014, 02:48 PM ISTWashington: India has asked the United States not to invest in the Diamer-Bhasha dam project, which Pakistan plans to build in disputed Gilgit-Baltistan in Pak Occupied Kashmir.Reports said, India has asked the US administration to
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Rajnath rakes up rights violation issue in Gilgit Baltistan
World | Jul 24, 2013, 01:55 PM ISTWashington, Jul 24: On a five-day visit to the US, BJP President Rajnath Singh has raked up the issue of human rights violations and oppression of the people of Gilgit Baltistan in the illegally occupied
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After Balochistan, Gligit-Baltistan want right to self-determination
World | Jun 02, 2012, 05:00 PM ISTWashington, Jun 2: After Balochistan, resentment is brewing up in Gilgit-Baltistan with the local representatives there calling on the US to support the right of self-determination of the people of the disputed region, saying that
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Hizbul Chief Syed Salahuddin Says, Free Kashmir Must Include Gilgit-Baltistan, Balakote
India | Apr 01, 2012, 01:08 PM ISTMuzaffarabad (Pak Occupied Kashmir) Apr 1: Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahudin, the chief of the United Jihad Council, has said that a free Kashmir must include Gilgit-Baltistan and Balakote. In an interview to Times of