Chilas
Coverage of Chilas in the Nexus archive.
- What’s really happening on the road to Gilgit-Baltistan?
Tourists to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) face conflicting social media messages about monsoon-related disruptions. While some reports highlight floods and landslides in June, others promote GB's scenic beauty. Officials confirm temporary road closures due to heavy rains but emphasize most routes remain open after clearance, urging travelers to check advisories before departing.
- PPP supporters block Karakoram Highway in Chilas, allege ‘illegal’ GBA-16 election result
PPP supporters blocked the Karakoram Highway in Chilas to protest the declared victory of independent candidate Imam Malik in the GBA-16 Diamer-II election, alleging the process violated legal procedures. The protest disrupted traffic between Gilgit-Baltistan and other parts of Pakistan, with claims that the Election Commission failed to issue official results and counted postal votes improperly.