I had the pleasure of reading many books on Silk Roads and I came to find that Buddhism spread to this region through the Silk Roads. In fact if I am not wrong it reached Gligit-Baltistan the earliest.

I am a young doctor(25) who's done with her degree and housejob. I wanna follow the unconventional path now. I don't want to jump into my Post grad training (please seniors don't try to convince me). It's not because I want to ditch Medicine. I eventually want to specialize in Psychiatry and then sub specialize in Child Psychiatry too. But it's just that I am in no rush. I don't wanna be a part of the race jis mein sb kuch 30s sy pehly ho jana chahiye. As if world is gonna end once I hit 30s.

These twenty five years , that I have lived so far, unfortunately I just couldn't get enough exposure of our community. I never got a chance to get out, on my own, work with people, network, be a part of anything that works towards community welfare. I got some opportunities in med school but unfortunately I missed those too( just being scared ky proffs affect hon gy)

I have made my mind to relocate to Gilgit Baltistan ( the rest of the provinces I just don't find safe, please change my mind if I am wrong. ) I want to move there on my own (my parents would be fine with that, they are the kind jo North Korea bhi bhaij dain gy if it's parhai/career related,lol). So far I have tried to connect with some local/national/international welfare organizations and trusts to let me be a part. But I didn't get any responses so far. I don't want to stick to health care work only. I would love to work in Education, Awareness, Empowerment , and any other kind of welfare programs too. Ik I am a doc, but I rn in this phase in my life I want to be a teacher/health worker/ volunteer or anything else that would contribute towards community welfare.

I am planning on doing this for atleast a year(could exceed). It's not a couple weeks hobby that I want to pursue.

I have never been to GB before. I have no experience of this kind of work. I don't have many connections too. If anyone could help me find the right communities who work there, that are safe to be with(I would be relocating) , to work with and learn from. I would love to hear from you.

As for supporting myself financially I won't ask my Dad lol, but I plan on doing a small local clinic as a medical officer in the locality to pay my bills. It's alright if I won't be saving any money. My purpose to do this is different.

It's an effort from my end, for my self, to get out of this comfort bubble, communicate with people and do THE WORK. SERVE THE COMMUNITY actually.

Looking forward:)

Hi! I was born in the US and have lived here all my life. I speak Urdu, but you can tell I wasn't raised in Pakistan. I would love to go hiking and do photography in the Gilgit Baltistan area, and from what I've read, solo female travelers are pretty safe there. All of the vlogs I've seen are from typically European or American women who are treated very respectfully, and I'm wondering if I would be treated the same way.

We're conducting a university project and need your input on water dispensers in offices environments.
If you work/have worked in an office, your feedback would be appreciated! ✨

Here's the link:
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Hello everyone!
We're conducting a survey to better understand people's preferences regarding water dispensers in Pakistan. This is for a university project. Your input would be greatly appreciated! 🌻

Here's the link:
https://forms.gle/CCvYfZTKrsXsoBd36

As a big fan and avid watcher of Shirazi Village Vlogs I noted in some videos that he wore a certain sweater that I think looks soooo good and I was wondering if there's any special name for it and whether it's a certain material that is used. Does anyone know?

before i start, i just wanna say im half pakistani and up until a bit recently, i didn’t really care for the culture & the general situation in pakistan so mb if i say anything wrong and pls correct me. i do know that technically we are a part of pakistan. where this question even comes from is cuz i saw a couple of afghans claiming the pakol hat as their own, but then they found out that its not 😭😭 and so they started saying how it’s not “pakistani” either as most pakistanis aren’t gilgiti/chitrali?? like how does that make any sense? that’s literally one of the things i love the most about my pakistani side. it’s how a kashmiri can say that the sindhi cap is pakistani or how a pashtun can say that the balochi turban is pakistani. its j so beautiful how so many diff cultures can appreciate other cultures and call them their own since they all share the same nation.

Like I want some academic or non-academic (but verified) sources to study about different ethnic groups, tribal structures and languages of GB? Can anyone here recommend something about that?

Or just sit and suffer like ducks from army's yet another business venture?

Like GETTING RID OF SCOM SH.T ALTOGETHER

Good area *

Hi,

I am originally from Faisalabad, my wife is white American. Me, my wife, my sister in law and my parents in law are travelling to Pakistan together. I plan to show them around the good side of Pakistan.

From November 23-27th, I plan to take them to Hunza or Skardu by air. (I don't have more days) Can't decide which one to pick at this time of the year.

I am thinking either take a direct flight from ISL-Gilgit on 23rd Nov and spend two days in Hunza at Luxus Hunza (any other recommnedations?) and then using a rental car drive to Skardu and stay there for two days at Khoj Resort. And then fly back from Skardu to ISL on 27th Nov. Do you guys think that would be too much traveling? Should i just stick to one place (either skardu or Hunza)? what are must see spots that are rich in culture and have natural beauty. I myself have only been to hunza but not skardu.

FYI: They like historical places, architecture, museums, hiking, natural beauty.

In GB for a few days with a few mates on a little mission what’s happening it looks a bit dead please tell me if anything’s happening or suggest something to do, as of now i am in gilgit might go skardu soon

From the wall of Abdul Rahman Bukhari (Facebook).

I'm looking for local cable TV channels in Gilgit that accept PSM ads. Any leads?