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Spring in Chitral and Gilgit Baltistan, northern Pakistan, is a season of exceptional natural beauty. It arrives after a long and harsh winter, liftin...

The Eurasian Magpie is not a merely common bird, but an integral thread in the natural and social fabric of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The landscape of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan is a spectacular destination for birders. This area sits where three major mountain ranges—t...

Shams Uddin has two new intelligent lunch companions. Image: Tyler Quiring on Unsplash

Shams Uddin shares experiences from growing up close to nature in rural Pakistan. Image: mountains in Chitral by Shams Uddin

Shams Uddin shares his very rare encounter with a snow leopard in 2007, together with a BBC documentary team. 

The Story of Marmot Pups, by Shams Uddin. Oblivious to the lurking shadow of a brown bear, the marmot pups play in the meadows of Deosai, where grass ...

Snowflakes are a striking feature of the Chitral & Gilgit Baltistan’s mountains in northern Pakistan, shaping the region’s climate and replenishin...

"While northern Pakistan boasts incredible biodiversity, efforts to protect these rare species have yet to gain the momentum they deserve," says Chitr...

The tale of an incredible 5-day trek from Laspur. Through history, Laspur's mountain passes have played a pivotal role connecting Dir, Swat, Gilgit, A...

The tale of an incredible 5-day trek from Laspur. Through history, Laspur's mountain passes have played a pivotal role connecting Dir, Swat, Gilgit, A...

This short collage of aerial footage takes viewers on a sweeping visual journey across some of the sights of the Chitral & Gilgit-Baltistan region