History Of Gilgit-Baltistan

History Of Gilgit-Baltistan 

The present Gilgit-Baltistan region became a separate administrative unit in 1970 called the "Northern Areas". It was formed from a coalition of the former Gilgit Agency, Baltistan District, and several smaller former states, mostly Hunza and Nagar. In 2009, it gained limited autonomy and was renamed Gilgit-Baltistan. However, scholars state that the real power lies not with the Chief Minister or the elected Assembly but with the Governor. The population of Gilgit-Baltistan wants to be integrated into Pakistan as a separate fifth province and opposes integration with Kashmir. The Pakistani government has rejected Gilgit-Baltistan's demand for integration with Pakistan, saying it would jeopardize its demands for a solution to the Kashmir issue in accordance with UN resolutions.

Gilgit-Baltistan Area and population

Gilgit-Baltistan covers an area of ​​more than 72,971 km (28,174 sq mi) and is extremely mountainous. In 2013, its population was estimated at 1.249 million. Its capital, Gilgit (population 216,760), is home to five of the "eight thousand" in Gilgit-Baltistan and more than fifty peaks above 7,000 meters (23,000 feet). Outside the polar regions, the three longest glaciers in the world are found in Gilgit-Baltistan. The main activities of tourism are trekking and mountaineering and the importance of this industry is increasing.

Phunder valley of  Gilgit-Baltistan

MAP OF Gilgit-Baltistan And Regions

Division	District	Area (km²)	Capital	Population (2013)	Divisional Capital
Baltistan	Ghanche	4,052	Khaplu	108,000	Skardu
	Shigar	8,500	Shigar	-
	Kharmang	5,500	Kharmang	-
	Skardu	8,700	Skardu	305,000*
	Roundu	NA	Dambudas	-
Gilgit	Gilgit	14,672	Gilgit	222,000	Gilgit
	Ghizer	9,635	Gahkuch	190,000
	Hunza	7,900	Aliabad	70,000 (2015)
	Nagar	5,000	Nagar	51,387 (1998)
	Gupis–Yasin	NA	Ishkoman	NA
Diamer	Diamer	10,936	Chilas	214,000	Chilas
	Astore	5,092	Eidghah	114,000
	Darel	NA	Darel	NA
	Tangir	NA	Tangir	NA