Ground-level guides to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and the Karakoram.
What happened Former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Shah Allah Ditta Buddha Caves Preservation Project in Islamabad on Wednesday, a government effort
Which hotels in Gilgit-Baltistan actually stay open in winter? Gilgit city, Hunza, Skardu and what closes — plus how to verify before booking.
The legal route to a Pakistan trophy hunt: auctions, outfitters, gun permits, visas, CITES export paperwork, costs and scams to avoid.
The three animals behind Gilgit-Baltistan’s trophy hunting: Astore markhor, blue sheep and Himalayan ibex — horns, habitat, status and quotas.
How Gilgit-Baltistan’s trophy hunting system works: quotas, auctions, the 80/20 community split, and where the money actually goes.
Every named trophy hunter in Gilgit-Baltistan from 2016 to 2026, with permit prices and hunting areas — all sourced from Dawn’s reporting.
Plan a summer-only drive over Babusar Pass (4,173 m) from Naran to Chilas: route, season, road advice and stops, including Lulusar Lake.
Discover the best photography spots in Gilgit-Baltistan, from Passu Cones and Attabad Lake to Fairy Meadows and Deosai, with light, timing and access tips.
Hunza or Skardu first? Compare scenery, access, altitude, seasons and trekking in Gilgit-Baltistan’s two great valleys — and pick the right first trip.
Ride the Karakoram Highway by motorbike: route sections, best season, fuel planning, altitude and checkpost tips for Islamabad to Khunjerab Pass.
Hunza vs Swat compared honestly: scenery, access, altitude, seasons, trekking and family ease, so first-time visitors can pick the right northern valley.
JetBlue has raised its checked-bag fees again, the second increase of 2026, making it the first carrier in the United States to lift baggage charges twice this year.
Pakistan’s government has lowered fuel prices with effect from today, Wednesday 4 November, and announced a package of reforms for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Complete Minimarg and Domel travel guide: Burzil Pass route, Rainbow Lake, permits at Chilam Chowki, best season, stays and itineraries.
Pakistan itinerary for two weeks: Islamabad, Hunza and Skardu in 14 days, with routes, pacing, best time and what to cut if time is short.
