Aaj TV English News - Must Read https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:57:16 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:57:16 +0500 60 Photos: Winter welcomed in GB with ice hockey, Pakistani style https://english.aaj.tv/news/30309039/photos-winter-welcomed-in-gb-with-ice-hockey-pakistani-style <p><strong>The three-day Shyok Fesitval kicked off in Ghanche district on Sunday, one of many events that the will mark a winter celebration in Gilgit Baltistan this year.</strong></p> <p>As the mountians in the north of Pakistan become covered by snow, the government has gone the extra mile to encourage tourism through a winter celebration.</p> <p>The Shyok festival will precede a first of its kind seven-day festival in Upper Hunza, that the government hopes will attract visitors from all over in Pakistan.</p> <p>Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon was the chief guest on the first day of the event, as an energetic crowd made of locals and foreigners cheered on the ice hockey match.</p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fl7hTzKakAAowYj?format=jpg&amp;name=900x900' alt=' A view of the Ghanche&rsquo;s hockey rink, as the match kicks off. Photo via Emtiaazhussain_ on Instagram. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A view of the Ghanche’s hockey rink, as the match kicks off. Photo via Emtiaazhussain_ on Instagram.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/01/08170640fbee459.png' alt=' Deputy Commissioner Ameer Azam gifts Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon a traditional cap to kick off proceedings. Photo via Pamir Times. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Deputy Commissioner Ameer Azam gifts Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon a traditional cap to kick off proceedings. Photo via Pamir Times.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/01/081712173ff0ea2.png' alt=' A player recovers his footing to get back into the action. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A player recovers his footing to get back into the action. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/01/0817153296cef56.png' alt=' Three players jostle for the buck as the match heats up. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Three players jostle for the buck as the match heats up. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/01/08171754805b517.png' alt=' The &lt;em&gt;goalie&lt;/em&gt; prepares to make a stand at the goal, as the Karakorams tower over the hockey field. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>The <em>goalie</em> prepares to make a stand at the goal, as the Karakorams tower over the hockey field. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/01/0817223901ab5ce.png' alt=' And of course, a festival is never complete without some local music. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>And of course, a festival is never complete without some local music. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.</figcaption> </figure></p> The three-day Shyok Fesitval kicked off in Ghanche district on Sunday, one of many events that the will mark a winter celebration in Gilgit Baltistan this year.

As the mountians in the north of Pakistan become covered by snow, the government has gone the extra mile to encourage tourism through a winter celebration.

The Shyok festival will precede a first of its kind seven-day festival in Upper Hunza, that the government hopes will attract visitors from all over in Pakistan.

Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon was the chief guest on the first day of the event, as an energetic crowd made of locals and foreigners cheered on the ice hockey match.

A view of the Ghanche’s hockey rink, as the match kicks off. Photo via Emtiaazhussain_ on Instagram.
A view of the Ghanche’s hockey rink, as the match kicks off. Photo via Emtiaazhussain_ on Instagram.

Deputy Commissioner Ameer Azam gifts Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon a traditional cap to kick off proceedings. Photo via Pamir Times.
Deputy Commissioner Ameer Azam gifts Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon a traditional cap to kick off proceedings. Photo via Pamir Times.

A player recovers his footing to get back into the action. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.
A player recovers his footing to get back into the action. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.

Three players jostle for the buck as the match heats up. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.
Three players jostle for the buck as the match heats up. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.

The <em>goalie</em> prepares to make a stand at the goal, as the Karakorams tower over the hockey field. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.
The goalie prepares to make a stand at the goal, as the Karakorams tower over the hockey field. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.

And of course, a festival is never complete without some local music. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.
And of course, a festival is never complete without some local music. Photo by Qasim Butt for Aaj TV.

]]> Must Read https://english.aaj.tv/news/30309039 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 17:35:05 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) Photo via Instagram @ Emtiaazhussain_.