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First ever Gojal Futsal Cup to kick off in Islamabad this December

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1 year ago

November 25, 2018

GRISA

The first ever edition of Gojal Futsal Cup 2018 is all set to be played in Islamabad this December. Ghulkin Rawalpindi Islamabad Students Association (GRISA) is organizing the futsal tournament for the youth of Gojal Upper Hunza district residing the Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

GRISA has formally invited teams based in the twin cities coming from different villages of Gojal to participate in the tournament. So far a dozen teams have registered themselves.

Only teams from Gojal would be allowed to participate, at the same time, players from one village would not be allowed to play for another village.

Dr. Sayeed Tajik, the man behind the event, told GBee that their organization is expecting up to 20 teams.

Gojal Futsal Cup Islamabad 2018 is being organized by Ghulkin Rawalpindi Islamabad Students Association (GRISA) in collaborating with Leisure Leagues Pakistan and Ghulkin Youth & Sports Organization (GYSO).

Gojal Futsal Cup Islamabad will be held at Ammar Shaheed Football Ground in sector G-10/3, Islamabad, on 1st and 2nd December 2018.

Details of the event can be found on the Gojal Futsal Cup Islamabad official Facebook event page.

Imran Ahmed Hunzai

Imran Hunzai is a Digital Media Consultant and activist based in Islamabad, Pakistan. When free, he likes to travel, do photography and play Rabab. He also runs a HONY inspired blog called Humans of Hunza. Follow him of Twitter @ihunzai.

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In Pictures: His Highness Aga Khan’s First Visit to Hunza in 1960

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2 months ago

October 23, 2019

Imran Ahmed Hunzai

Photos: Abdul M. Ismaily

On this day in 1960, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan made his historic first visits to Hunza and laid down the foundation of what we know as a model valley today. Since then, Hunza has come a long way and developed into a model valley for many. Every year on 23rd October, Ismailis of Hunza Valley celebrate this day as “Salgirah” to commemorate Aga Khan’s visit to Hunza for the first time.

During the first visit of His Highness Aga Khan to Hunza, photographer Abdul M. Ismaily took numerous photos that remained unseen for decades. However, in 2016, Simerg Photos released a number of pictures of this historic visit with the permission of Abdul M. Ismaily’s family.

On this happy occasion for the Ismailis of Hunza, GBee is pleased to share some of the photographs from Aga Khan’s first visit to Hunza in 1960.

Attached by pulley to the third cable was a wooden box, five feet square, with sides rising 18 inches. This was the only way to Hunza. The five journalists which included two Americans were horrified, and despite urging from Pir Ali Allana, the Aga Khan’s advance man, none would get into the box. Far across the river, men pulled on a rope, and, swaying and shaking, the box shot out over the swift-flowing stream of Hunza River. Today, the Nasirabad Bridge stands in this place.

Ismaili Volunteers with community leaders during the preparations to receive H.H. The Aga Khan at Baltit Polo Ground in Karimabad, Hunza.

*Col. Ayash Khan, the brother of Mir Jamal Khan, the last royal ruler of Hunza,* *is seen standing in a uniform with members of the royal family of Hunza outside the royal palace in Hunza where His Highness the Aga Khan resided during his visit in 1960*.

Aga Khan first visit to Hunza Valley 1960

H.H. Aga Khan in conversation with *Mir of Hunza*.

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AKAH Celebrates Global Handwashing Day 2019

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2 months ago

October 16, 2019

GBee Staff

A Hunza school girl at Al Murtaza School in Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan

AKAH in collaboration with other AKDN and government agencies is campaigning for “Clean Hands for All”. Photo: Imran Hunzai / AKDN

Aga Khan Agency of Habitat (AKAH) in close coordination with other Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies, Government Departments, civil bodies and media groups celebrated Global Handwashing Day 2019.

A number of activities and events were designed and organized at the school level across districts in Gilgit- Baltistan. These activities aimed at campaigning for better hygiene.