Gilgit-Baltistan is the northernmost region of Pakistan. It has an area of 72000 sqkm and a population of 2 million people. The region has great tourism potential due to its beautiful mountains, lakes, glaciers and valleys. It is also strategically important for Pakistan due to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that passes through the region. Gilgit-Baltistan has a diverse culture and is known for its educated population, local cuisine, traditional music and polo. The people of Gilgit-Baltistan are friendly and hospitality.

1. GILGIT BALTISTAN
THE JEWEL OF PAKISTAN
By : Muhammad Hassan Zaidi

2. INTRODUCTION

3. INTRODUCTION
 Gilgit-Baltistan ( ‫گلگت‬‫بلتستان‬ ), formerly known as the Northern Areas,is the
northernmost region of Pakistan
 It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkha to the west.
 The Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the north.
 The Xijiang region of China to the east and northeast.
 The Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir to the southeast.
 Government of Pakistan gave a Semi Provincial setup to Gilgit Baltistan in 2009 and
established its own Legislative Assembly.
 Now Gilgit Baltistan has its own Chief Minister and Governor.

4. INTRODUCTION
 Area 72000 sqkm
 Population 2 Million
 Capital City Gilgit
 Largest City Skardu
 Airports Gilgit and Skardu
 Literacy Rate 80%
 No. of Divisions 3
 No. of Districts 10
 Independence Day 01 November , 1947

5. DISTRICTS

6. LANGUAGES
Gilgit Baltistan has Diversity in its Languages used , Nearly 12 Languages Spoken in
Gilgit Baltistan among them 5 are Major Languages
 Shina widely Spoken in Gilgit , Astore and Diamer Districts
 Balti widely Spoken in Skardu , Kharmang , Ghanche and Shigar Distrcts
 Brushashki widely Spoken in Hunza and Nagar Districts
 Khowar widely Spoken in Ghizer District
 Wakhi is Spoken in some Parts Hunza and Ghizer Districts
Beside these English , Urdu , Kashmiri , Gojri , Domaki and Pashto also Spoken
by overwhelming Population of Gilgit Baltistan

7. TOURISM

8. VISITING PLACES
1. Naltar , Gilgit

9. VISITING PLACES
2.Shangirila Resort , Skardu

10. VISITING PLACES
3. Fiary Meadows , Diamer

11. VISITING PLACES
4. Khaplu , Baltistan

12. VISITING PLACES
5. Phandar , Ghizer

13. VISITING PLACES
6. Deosai Plains , Skardu

14. VISITING PLACES
7. Domail , Astore

15. VISITING PLACES
8. Manthokha waterfall , Kharmang

16. VISITING PLACES
9. Hunza Valley ,

17. VISITING PLACES
10. Basho Valley , Skardu

18. HISTORICAL PLACES
 Altit Fort , Hunza
 Kharpocho Fort , Skardu
 Khaplu Fort , Ghanche
 Kargah Buddha , Gilgit
 Masjid Ambudik , Shigar
 Baltit Fort , Hunza
 Chaqchan Mosque , Khaplu Ghanche
 Moglia Shikar , Gilgit
 Manthal Buddha , Skardu
 Shigar Fort , Shigar

19. MOUNTAINS
 K2 28250ft
 Nanga Parbat 26660ft
 Broad Peak 26560ft
 Hidden Peak 26470ft
 Gashaburum I 26360ft
 Gashaburum II 26140ft
 Mashaburum 25660ft
 Saltoro Kangari 25400ft
 Chogolisa 25140ft
 Rakaposhi 23800ft

20. Lakes
 Sadpara Lake , Skardu
 Sheosar Lake , Gilgit Baltistan
 Upper Kachura Lake , Skardu
 Ata Abad Lake , Hunza
 Blind Lake , Shigar
 Rama Lake , Astore
 Lower Kachura Lake , Skardu
 Kharfaq Lake , Ghanche
 Kromber Lake , Ghizer
 Naltar Lake , Gilgit

21. GLACIERS
There are 5000 Glaciers Located in Gilgit Baltistan
Three of the Longest Glaciers are Located in Baltistan , Including the 2nd Longest in the
world Siachen Glacier
76 Km 67 km
63 Km
SIACHEN BALTORO
BIAFO

22. HEROES

23. HEROES
1. Hawaldar Lalik Jaan
From Yasin Ghizer ,
Embraced Shahadat in 1999 , Kargil War ,
Awarded Nishan e Haider

24. HEROES
2. Afzal Shigri
From Shiger , Baltistan ,
Served as IG Police Sindh ,
Writer and Philanthropists

25. HEROES
3. Samina Baig
From Hunza ,
First Pakistani Woman to Climbed Mount
Everest

26. HEROES
4. General Hidayat ur Rehman
From Bunji , Gilgit ,
Served as Core Commander Peshawar ,
Now Head of Kashmir Regment of Pak Army

27. HEROES
5. Hassan Sadpara
From Skardu ,
First Person to Climb Mount Everest without
Oxygen ,
Died a Natural Dead in 2016

28. IMPORTANCE OF GB

29. IMPORTANCE OF GB
CPEC
HYRDOPOWER
STRATIGICCPEC

30. EDUCATION AND CULTURE

31. EDUCATION
 Gilgit Baltistan is the Most Literate region of Pakistan
 Literacy rate of Hunza District touches 100%
 Its People are well aware and Committed
 Educated their kids defeating all Odds
 Gilgit Baltistan has one University KIU having Campuses in Gilgit and Skardu
 Its has one Cadet College in Skardu and Numerous Private institutions Providing
Quality Education
 In 2015 , Saud Tariq Balghari of Ghanche District tops the whole FBISE
Matriculation Results
 Gilgit Baltistan has Produced Gold Medalists of various Universities
 It has Scientists , Army officers , Engineers and Doctors

32. CUTURAL , SPORTS AND FOOD
 Gilgit Baltistan is also known for its unique Cultural Diversity
 Gilgit Baltistan has own Traditional Dresses and Caps
 Rich food of Gilgit Baltistan including Local Variety makes it totally different region from the rest of
the Country
 It is also rich in Fruits and Vegetables
 Traditional Songs and Dances are making its mark on the National and International Level
 In Sports Cricket , Football , Hockey etc are widely Played in Gilgit Baltistan but POLO is the
Regional Game of Gilgit Baltistan
 National Bird Chakoor and National Animal Markhor are widely Found in Gilgit Baltistan
 Minerals and Precious Stones are Found in Gilgit Baltistan
 People of Gilgit Baltistan are Friendly , Simple ,Peace Loving and Hospitable
 They always Welcome You with Open Hearts , Open Mind and Open Hands

33. THANK YOU
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