14/08/2026
🇵🇰 Celebrating Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day Rooted in Resilience, Looking Toward the Future 🏔️
MGPO, with the support of PPAF and in collaboration with Government Girls Degree College, Skardu, successfully organized an academic celebration marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day in connection with the UN Decade of Action for Cryosphere Sciences (2025–2034).
The event brought together students, faculty, government representatives, and subject experts for a meaningful reflection on national identity, resilience, and environmental responsibility, spotlighting the critical role of Gilgit-Baltistan’s glaciers, snow, and permafrost in sustaining Pakistan’s water security, agriculture, and mountain livelihoods.
Through an engaging panel discussion, and special remarks from distinguished guests, participants explored the intersection of climate science, Climate Smart agriculture, Indigenous knowledge, and Nature-based Solutions and celebrated the role of women and youth as emerging climate leaders in our mountain communities.
As we mark 79 years of independence, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting Gilgit-Baltistan’s glaciers, safeguarding not just our region’s future, but Pakistan’s water security for generations to come.
Protect Our Glaciers, Secure our Future.
Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund
Government of Pakistan
Ministry of Climate Change, Govt of Pakistan
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan
Prime Minister's Office of Pakistan
Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan
Office of the Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan
Skardu TV
University Of Baltistan Skardu