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Journalism students face difficulty in finding jobs in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, May 09: - Freedom of press denotes an atmosphere in which media-professionals can work for what is true and report facts without any fear or threat; freedom of the press is an important precondition for a free society. However, when we talk about Gilgit-Baltistan, things are exactly the opposite. Forget about reporting the facts, the young journalism pass-out students have no jobs and they wander for their livelihood.

'Azadi' from Pakistan protests again erupt in PoK

Kotli (PoK), May 09 (ANI): Continuing their protest against Pakistan's atrocities, people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) again raised their voices and came out on the streets in Kotli. A massive protest rally was organised by the Kashmir National Awami Party (KANP) and National Students Federation (NSF). Talking about the atrocities of Pakistan, a woman activist said the children of PoK would not know anything about the history and geography of the region as they are studying in Pakistan schools. In this country, a strategy has been adopted to make a 4 year old child 'Pakistani'.

Employment opportunities rise amid election preparations in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal, May 07 (ANI): The rise in the fervor in the political arena of Nepal and a massive demand for flags for the election campaigns by various political parties has given an employment opportunity to many people like Gita who are stitching flags for various political parties at their homes.Gita, who gets 50 paise to 3 rupees for one flag has stitched more than 5000 flags so far for political parties.She gets 50 paise for stitching one line of the cloth, 2 rupees for stitching one big flag and 3 rupees for stitching three lined flags.Many other skilled youths are busy with the application of their knowledge in various fields. Some are working with the screen print business and some with the tailoring one like that of Gita.With the surge in the demand for the election campaign materials making material scarce entrepreneurs are getting raw material at high prices and the materials required for it has become scarce in the market.Though no statistics are available for the busin

6 Baloch youth mercilessly killed by Pakistan Army, activists seek global approach

Mand (Balochistan), May 07 (ANI): Baloch activist and leader of the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) Abdul Nawaz Bugti on Sunday alleged that the Pakistani Army of brutally killing six Baloch people and throwing away their bodies in the region of Mand, on false charges of terrorism. Asserting that the deceased were not terrorists but innocent people, Bugti appealed the international media and international communities to highlight the issue at the global front. Another Baloch activist Naela Qadri demanded that the United Nations should send a fact-finding delegation to Balochistan to take stock of the prevailing situations. Activist Mazdak Baloch also reiterated similar sentiments.

Watch: Verbal spat between activist Munir Mengal and Baloch minister Sarfaraz Bugti

Brussels (Belgium), May 07 (ANI): Balochistan's Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti was on Saturday heckled by activist Munir Mengal at an event in Brussels, where the delegation highlighted the economic potential of the Balochistan province. A nine-member delegation, led by Sarfaraz Bugti, was on a visit to the German capital to brief Belgian businessmen on the economic opportunities in Balochistan in the wake of Gwadar Port and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). After the verbal spat, Munir Mengal alleged that he was abused and threatened by the delegation members. Earlier, Balochistan's Chief Minister was to attend the event but he later back traced.

Watch: Students raise 'Azaadi' slogans at Hajira Degree College in PoK

Hajira (PoK), May 06 (ANI): The students of a degree college in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir raised slogans of 'Azadi' against Pakistan on Saturday. The students raised the slogans against the Pakistan Government and Army's atrocities on the minorities. The video went viral in which the students are seen raising slogans. The students were seen chanting slogans of "Freedom is our right, we will anyhow take freedom."

Japan improves hospitality skills to attract foreigners during spring

Tokyo (Japan) May 06 (ANI): Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) connects Tokyo's two airports, Narita Airport and Haneda Airport with the Airport Limousine Bus. It helps to get access to hotels and other places easily. It's a convenient and important transit spot for people coming to Tokyo. Serving as a tourist information center, the entire building of T-CAT has been renewed. By introducing the latest ICT such as digital signage with tourist information, a well-equipped friendly guide service system for all foreign and domestic customers is available. On the touch panel type tourist information terminal, peripheral tourist information with route searching functions, Japanese animation tourism information, and emergency medical information is provided to foreign tourists. Collaborating with overseas internet reservation sites by social media and the regional DMO(Destination Management Organization), the target is to establish a proposal-based tourist information center. With TOKYO 2020 and

Nepal parliament differs from starting discussion over Chief Justice Impeachment

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 5 (ANI): The parliamentary meeting which was scheduled to hold discussion over the impeachment motion against Chief Justice Shusila Karki was differed as the opposition obstructed the meeting. The house was scheduled to hold discussion over the impeachment motion against CJ Karki which was registered last month. The opposition MPs, led by the main opposition CPN-UML (Communist Party of Nepal- Marxist-Leninist), came down from their seat and chanted slogans defying the impeachment. As house speaker Gharti informed the parliament about the commencement of the said meeting, MPs from the opposition came down from their seats to protest and obstruct the meeting. Though the house speaker invited the proposer of the impeachment motion, the oppositions blocked the way for the Nepali Congress MP, Min Bahadur Bishwokarma (Proposer of the Impeachment) to the rostrum. As the opposition continued demonstrating against the meeting, House Speaker Gharti adjourned the parliament

Defying Chief justice's impeachment, anger and protest intensifies in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal, May 05 (ANI): The protest against the impeachment of Nepal Supreme Court's Chief Justice Sushila Karki has gained momentum in Nepal. The first ever female chief justice of Nepal, Karki is now suspended after an impeachment proposal was registered by the MP's of Nepali Congress and Maoist Center in the Parliament Secretariat. The impeachment proposal, which is said to have been signed by 251 lawmakers, has claimed that the Chief Justice Karki showed biases while making the verdict and that she had interfered with the executive powers. The Nepali Congress Lawmaker Min Bahadur Bishwakarma and Maoist Lawmaker Tek Bahadur Basnet had led the motionon Sunday. This is the first ever impeachment motion against the Chief Justice of Nepal and the second impeachment order in the past six months where a top governmental official has been tried. The protesters, who represent various institutions, have claimed the act to be against the law and have downgraded the constitutional supr

Pakistan arrests 30 Indian fishermen for allegedly encroaching its waters

Karachi, May 05 (ANI): Pakistan's maritime security authorities arrested 30 Indian fishermen and impounded five boats for allegedly fishing in Pakistan's territorial waters, a police official said on Thursday. The fishermen were arrested and were brought to Docks Police Station in the southern port city of Karachi for necessary legal action. Fishermen are expected to appear in a court of law on Friday.

NRI couple killed in San Jose by daughter's jilted lover

San Francisco, May 05 (ANI): An NRI couple was killed in San Jose by their daughter's jilted lover who was later shot dead by the police. The accused Mirza Tatlic, had a criminal restraining order and reportedly after killing his former girlfriend Rachel Prabhu's father Naren Prabhu, Tatlic took his wife and son as hostage. The SWAT team was called to neutralise the situation and following a standoff, Tatlic was shot but it also resulted in the killing of woman who was held hostage.

Nepal politicians file candidacy for 1st phase of local elections

Kathmandu, Nepal, May 03(ANI): The confusion and doubt over the first phase of local polls in Nepal slated for May 14 are finally over with the filing of nominations by the political parties for the upcoming local elections. The politicos filed the nominations at the 283 local levels in the 35 districts of Nepal where the first phase of election will be held.The first phase of poll in 35 districts of Nepal will choose 283 Mayor and chiefs and the same number of Deputy Mayors and Deputy Chiefs. The districts which will be going to polls in the first phase of the election have approximately 49, 59,925 voters.

Freedom still a distant dream in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, May 02: People living in Gilgit-Baltistan have subjected to repeated exploitation by the corrupt administration. Repeated pleas by the locals have often fallen on deaf ears. A political activist who has been fighting for their rights has more to say on this.

Baloch activists call for global action against Pakistan Army

Dubai/Geneva, May 02 (ANI): Representative of the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) Abdul Nawaz Bugti, on Monday said that it is a 'wakeup call' for India and the entire world to initiate action against the Pakistan army and it's Government. Bugti was commenting upon the mutilation of bodies of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan. Another Baloch activist Mehran Marri urged the United States and Russia to drop bombs at the headquarters of Pakistan army and Pakistan, respectively.

Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz Chairman terms mutilation of Indian soldiers as 'inhuman act'

Frankfurt (Germany), May 01 (ANI): Condemning Pakistan's act of mutilating bodies of two Indian soldiers, Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz's chairman Shafi Muhammad Burfat on Monday asserted this inhuman act proves that Pakistan is a terrorist state which does not want peace and harmony with its neighboring countries. Burfat said that Pakistan has always supported terrorism and is the main reason behind the increasing tensions between the India and Pakistan. The incident took place on Monday when under the cover of heavy mortar fire, a Pakistani special forces team sneaked 250 metres across the Line of Control (LoC) into the Poonch sector and beheaded two Indian security personnel.

Baloch leader Munir Mengal slams Pakistan for mutilating bodies of Indian soldiers

France, May 01 (ANI): Exiled Baloch leader Munir Mengal on Monday condemned the Pakistan Army's act of mutilating the bodies of two Indian soldiers during a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LOC), and said such acts indicate the dictatorship and atrocities that people living in Pakistan are facing. Mengal compared the mutilation with atrocities in Balochistan and said the people of Baloch have been a victim such act of violence.

Delegates from across UK come together against annexation of Gilgit-Baltistan by Pakistan

Leeds (United Kingdom), May 01 (ANI): A group of delegates from different European countries and across the United Kingdom gathered in Leeds to debate at a seminar titled 'Preventing annexation of Gilgit-Baltistan and Further Division of Jammu and Kashmir. The way Forward.' The seminar focused upon opposing Pakistan's designs proposed to annex strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region as its fifth province. The seminar was organised by the United Kashmir Peoples National Party (UKPNP). Members Parliament of the U.K. and Councillors were the key guests in the seminar. Speaking at the event, party's Chief Shaukat Ali Kashmiri talked about the withdrawal of Pakistani forces from the regions of Pakistan occupied Kashmri (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan. It was the third such convention organised by UKPNP.

"Amendment Proposal will be endorsed by Opposition too": Nepal Law Minister

Kathmandu, Nepal, 29 April (ANI): Law Minister of Nepal Ajay Shankar Nayak claimed that the new amendment bill will be endorsed by the opposition parties as well. The government has tabled a new amendment proposal with some revisions in it after the agitating parties made an objection. Though the government has tabled the amendment proposal, the formal discussion is yet to start. Law Minister Nayak also informed that the formal discussion over the amendment bill will get started at tomorrow's parliamentary meeting.

Will vote for India if referendum takes place: Senior Gilgit leader

Brussels (Belgium), Apr 29 (ANI): Gilgit-Baltistan leader Abdul Hamid Khan on Saturday said that the people of Gilgit Baltistan will vote for India if referendum happened by saying the people are aware about the atrocities committed by the Pakistani army. Balawaristan National Front (BNF) Chairman Abdul Hamid Khan said that Gilgit-Baltistan is a disputed area where Pakistani army has made human right violations. The leader who had earlier sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is legally and morally obligated to liberate the people of the region from Pakistani occupation. The leader further added that by passing China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project they would have Rs. 42 billion will be in their pockets.

Polls in two phases to have technical difficulties: Nepal PM

Kathmandu, Nepal, 29 April (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal accepted that technical difficulties will be there during polls on 14 May which is to be held in two phases and sought support from other political parties. Admitting the technical difficulties in all party meet at PM's residence Baluwatar, Prime Minister Dahal asked for support from the opposition and other parties in passing the amendment bill which the government tabled earlier. The opposition CPN- UML (Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist) is against holding the election in two phases. Leader of other parties, both the governing and the opposition, suggested Prime Minister Dahal to organise single phased polls and bring the budget after the completion of the local elections.