Analysis, opinions, and stories on Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, global geopolitics, and technology.
An analytical report examining the role of Education Fellows in sustaining teaching and educational continuity across government schools in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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گلگت بلتستان ایک خوبصورت مگر جغرافیائی طور پر دور افتادہ خطہ ہے، جہاں معیاری تعلیمی وسائل تک رسائی محدود ہے۔ ایسے میں سکول، کالج اور یونیورسٹی کی لائبریریاں طلبہ کے لیے علم کا سب سے بڑا ذریعہ بن سکتی ہیں۔
After years of tensions along the Line of Control, the renewed ceasefire between India and Pakistan has brought cautious optimism to border communities in Gilgit-Baltistan. We examine its impact on daily life, trade, and regional stability.
CPEC's latest phase is investing in digital infrastructure across Gilgit-Baltistan — fiber optic networks, tech hubs in Gilgit and Skardu, and AI-driven agricultural monitoring systems for the region's farmers.
As Iran and Israel continue their geopolitical standoff, Pakistan walks a diplomatic tightrope. Analysis of how oil prices, regional alliances, and security concerns ripple through Pakistan's economy and foreign policy.
With the US imposing chip export controls on China, Pakistan's nascent AI sector faces both opportunities and challenges. How Pakistani startups and freelancers are navigating the global tech realignment.
The PSX crossed historic highs in early 2026 driven by IMF reforms, privatization moves, and foreign investment. A deep dive into what's fueling the rally and whether it's sustainable.
Schools across GB are adopting digital learning, with initiatives like solar-powered classrooms in Ghizer and coding bootcamps in Hunza. How education is transforming the region's youth.
The KKH — connecting Pakistan and China through the world's highest mountains — turns 50 this year. We trace its history, the landslide threats of climate change, and the new tunnels being planned.
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) threaten communities from Hunza to Skardu. Scientists share data, local leaders share survival stories, and we explore what can be done before it's too late.
With a new US administration in 2025, Pakistan faces shifts in trade policy, visa rules, and the Afghanistan question. What Pakistani citizens and businesses should watch for in 2026.
Despite connectivity challenges, young people in Hunza, Gilgit, and Skardu are building careers on Upwork, Fiverr, and remote tech roles. Profiles of five GB freelancers earning in dollars from their valleys.
A decade into BRI, China is recalibrating its global infrastructure push. Pakistan remains a flagship partner — but debt concerns, project delays, and political shifts add complexity.
Cherry and apricot blossoms paint GB pink and white each spring. From Nagar to Shigar, here are the top spots, timings, and local festivals to experience the annual spectacle.
Despite billions in investment, Pakistan's power sector remains strained. An analysis of circular debt, IPP contracts, and what renewable energy could realistically change by 2027.
For decades, the people of GB have demanded constitutional representation. With shifting political dynamics and growing public pressure, is 2026 finally the year? An editorial analysis.