PAMIR TIMES · Friday, Jan 30, 2026 | 1 hour ago · EARTHQUAKEHistorically, people in mountainous regions have responded to natural disasters through localized mechanisms, rarely relying on external assistance. Communities in areas such as Gilgit-Baltistan have faced earthquakes, landslides, floods, and avalanches with …Historically, people in mountainous regions have responded to natural disasters through localized mechanisms, rarely relying on external assistance. Life in the mountains has long been intertwined with natural hazards, and over generations, people developed their own coping strategies to survive and recover. Once strongly focused on disaster resilience, communities have shifted their priorities toward alternative livelihoods, especially off-farm income, and investing in education and health as more sustainable long-term strategies. While this shift is positive in the long run, it also means that when disasters strike, communities often struggle to respond and recover.