Stories by Afzal Ali Shigri
The last two years have been the worst so far, with police losing 314 personnel.
Updated 08 Aug, 2026 08:44am
The PPP chairman placed the issue of constitutional rights at the centre of the party’s election campaign in GB.
Updated 04 Jul, 2026 08:19am
People in Gilgit-Baltistan take part in elections and form governments, but the real levers of power are not in their hands.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:08am
Smaller units create a closer alignment between decision-making and ground realities.
Updated 24 Apr, 2026 09:26am
The blueprint exists. But what is missing is political maturity and sustained commitment.
Updated 13 Feb, 2026 11:27am
The land that is now Pakistan once possessed a functioning climate civilisation of its own.
Updated 24 Jan, 2026 09:14am
Multiple police forces need to be established within each province under the existing legal framework.
Updated 27 Dec, 2025 09:06am
A legal trap blocks the promise of prosperity that lies in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Updated 19 Nov, 2025 08:57am
The upcoming polls in Gilgit-Baltistan are a rare opportunity to reset governance in the area.
Updated 11 Oct, 2025 08:07am
The decision to retain police command over the entire structure through legislation reinforces civilian ethos and oversight of this unique force.
Updated 24 Jul, 2025 08:36am
Successive governments have treated the sensitive issue of land ownership rights cavalierly.
Published 18 Jun, 2025 06:32am
The planned wasteful expenditure on additional districts must be rolled back.
Updated 24 Mar, 2025 09:44am
Given the need for democratic and accountable governance in GB, the quest for a provisional province warrants immediate attention.
Updated 14 Feb, 2025 08:36am
Skardu’s committed civil society, in partnership with technical experts, is determined to achieve the impossible.
Published 04 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Government must realise that no amount of investment to the force will have any effect until the police force is given a cohesive command structure.
Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:00am
Successive governments have failed to consider the status of this region from a historical and legal perspective.
Updated 18 Jun, 2024 08:46am
Even when police reforms are introduced, they’re often not taken seriously.
Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:55am
It’s time for a resolute departure from outdated policies and a commitment to address the long-standing grievances of the people.
Updated 13 Apr, 2024 09:56am
The remarkable resilience of Gilgit-Baltistan’s people finds support in the NGO sector.
Updated 12 Jan, 2024 09:59am
Amidst the ongoing political acrimony, the predicament of the people of GB has been overlooked.
Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:13am
