By Sami Ullah Malik Ph.D Pakistan’s Hunza and Gilgit valleys are renowned for their stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality, making them prime destinations for tourists. Every year thousands of tourists from across the world turn toward these regions to enjoy peace, tranquillity and nature. High above the serene valleys and towering…
By Sami Ullah Malik Pakistan is facing changing climatic conditions and frequent recurrence of unpredictable and extreme events. To meet these challenges, Governmental Agencies and the Civil sector are proactively working at reducing the vulnerability to disasters and providing coping mechanisms and framework for effective disaster management. The disaster management system in Pakistan has traveled…
By Sami Ullah Malik Gilgit Baltistan is one of the most disaster-prone areas in Pakistan. The mountainous communities of Gilgit-Baltistan are at high risk because of their geography and lack of access to quality services. Global warming and climatic changes have a direct impact on these areas causing glaciers to melt and unstable lakes to…
