Category: Food and Nutrition
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Substance addiction has become a major concern across the world, affecting people in both developed cities and remote regions. Gilgit-Baltistan, a region admired for its scenic beauty and tourism, is now experiencing a steady rise in drug-related problems, particularly among adults. The issue has become more serious due to the area’s strategic location and its…
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Pakistan is navigating uncertain times. From global conflicts disrupting trade to rising food and fuel prices, everyday life is becoming increasingly unpredictable. In Gilgit-Baltistan, these challenges are magnified due to our remote location, harsh terrain, and reliance on supplies that are often imported or transported from faraway regions. For many in the younger generation, the…
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When we hear the word malnutrition, most of us imagine people who have no food at all, living in extreme poverty and hunger. But there is another kind of malnutrition that is less visible and more silent. It affects millions of people even when they eat regular meals every day. This problem is referred to…
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Gilgit Baltistan, the bustling heart of northern Pakistan, has long been synonymous with pristine, organic sustenance drawn straight from its dramatic valleys and high-altitude farms. Nestled amid the Karakoram peaks, this region’s food tradition reflects a deep symbiosis with nature, pure, unadulterated ingredients that nourished hardy communities through unforgiving winters and short summers. Yet, as…
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Gilgit-Baltistan, commonly referred to as the water tower of Pakistan, is a place where the highest peaks and largest non-polar glaciers in the world can be found. Farmers in Gilgit-Baltistan are currently observing cracks in the ground and withered harvests on the slopes of the towering Karakoram mountains, where apricot orchards and cherry trees once…
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Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), which is in the far north of Pakistan, is famous for its beautiful scenery, snow-capped mountains, and lively culture. Malnutrition and poor nutrition, on the other hand, are serious but often ignored public health problems that lie beneath the area’s natural beauty. This mountainous area has a complicated nutritional environment that needs immediate…