Gilgit

Rediff.com » News » Gilgit

News for Gilgit

News
Movies

'China occupying parts of Kashmir'

A Kashmiri leader has revealed that China is in occupation of parts of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Aksai Chin, despite not being a party to any of these land ownership disputes.In an interview......

Five killed as Pak army helicopter crashes

A Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan army on Wednesday crashed in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, killing five persons and injuring three others, a spokesman said.The helicopter of the army's......

Pak evacuates 120 stranded foreign tourists from Gilgit

The Pakistani military on Sunday evacuated 120 foreign tourists, mostly Japanese nationals, who were stranded in the northern Gilgit region after sectarian clashes that killed nearly two dozen......

The region India can no longer IGNORE

India must sit up and take notice of the activities going on in Gilgit-Baltistan due to the immense strategic importance of the region, according to G Parthasarathi, former ambassador to Pakistan.......

Zardari presses for Sino-Pak maritime cooperation

China having no reservation over the inclusion of heads of governments of POK and Gilgit-Baltistan in Zardari's delegation underlines once again that the Chinese no longer considers POK and GB as......

Aamir: Not always a perfectionist!

Weaskedreaders to send us the funniest Bollywood bloopers they spotted.ReaderAniket Suleshares with us a blooper that he spotted in the movieSarfarosh.In one of the scenes in Sarfarosh, Major Baig......

Videos for Gilgit

See All

People speak for gilgit

QNA

Q. School atlas published by govt of pak's punjab province has shown pak-occupied kashmir and d gilgit-baltistan region as indian territories. d education autho rushed to recall d atlas from all elementary 7 high school libraries of punjab province which has a population of 90 million. d govt of cm shahbaz sharif has had to face criticism from academicians over d devlpt. its a grave msitake dat speaks of the inefficiency of our cm publisher khalid parvez said. d publisher has been asked to reprint d atlas with correct maps. Your views???
Farhaan: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/school-atlas-published-by-govt-of-paks-punjab-province-has-s/23815661/answers/

Q. Why do kashmiris carry kangri??(history question)
Versha Malik: A. nothing new fpr these kinda goofups by Pakistanis time n again, aise China and google maps show Arunachal Pradesh as part of China what can be done then,, more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/why-do-kashmiris-carry-kangrihistory-question/22680303/answers/23815677

Q. In a quiet move, Pakistan is handing over de-facto control of the strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region in the Occupied Kashmir to China in an area witnessing a simmering rebellion against Islamabad. mystery surrounds the construction of 22 tunnels in secret locations, where even Pakistanis are barred. Tunnels would be necessary for a projected gas pipeline from Iran to China that would cross the Karakorams through Gilgit.(Ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article600672.ece )Indian diplomacy reactions unknown...?
Aarnika Tiwaari: A. Kangri, formerly called Kanger, is a pot filled with red-hot charcoals which Kashmiris carry inside their traditional long, flowing robes, called...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/in-a-quiet-move-pakistan-is-handing-over-de-facto-control-of/22008718/answers/22680320

Q. Is line of control border of Pakistan ? what portion of kashmir is left with India now ?
Aarnika Tiwaari: A. Portion known as Gilgit is under Pakistan Occupied area, however, I am unable to say in terms of square kilometer area actually under their control. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-line-of-control-border-of-pakistan--what-portion-of-kashm/22008718/answers/17504599

Web results for Gilgit

On the defensive on too many occasions

India's political elite has made a virtue of retreat. Now, at least, it must begin to pay more attention to Ladakh. There must be substantial... ...

http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/edit/on-the-defensive-on-too-many-occasions.html

Why India-China statement fails to address major issues

Since the two premiers did not take any questions after their meeting and only read out their respective statements before the media at Hyderabad... ...

http://www.firstpost.com/world/why-india-china-statement-fails-to-address-major-issues-799333.html

Siblings from India and Pakistan reach Everest peak together

The lofty peak of Everest witnessed height of Indo-Pak friendship on Sunday when two sets of siblings from both countries reached there almost... ...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/Nepal/Siblings-from-India-and-Pakistan-reach-Everest-peak-together/Article1-1063004.aspx

India, China and an 'acne' problem that refuses to go away

"One little spot is acne, which cannot force you to say that this is not a beautiful face-that acne can be addressed by simply applying an... ...

http://www.sify.com/news/india-china-and-an-acne-problem-that-refuses-to-go-away-news-columns-nfupD0dfdfh.html

Growing intolerance in Pak-occupied Kashmir

, 25-year-old Muhammad Ali Murtaza from Aghaar, Kotli, the son of a Kashmiri Imam of a masjid in Lahore, was brutally tortured and killed by the... ...

http://www.calcuttanews.net/index.php/sid/214625042/scat/701ee96610c884a6

See All