Gilgit-Baltistan is constitutionally part of Pakistan or not?

1. Mohammad Ali Jinnah University Karachi
Gilgit-Baltistan is constitutionally part of Pakistan or not?
Khadim Hussain (Student of Software Engineering Department)

2. Chunda Valley in Skardu

3. Darkut Valley Gilgit Baltistan

4. Trango Towers, Gilgit-Baltistan, The towers of Inspiration

5. Phandar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan

6. Ghizer Meadows, Gilgit-Baltistan

7. World Coldest Desert in Skardu Gilgit Baltistan

8. Manthokha waterfall in Skardu

9. Topic to be discus:
1. History:
 Introduction
 Rock carvings
 Dogras attack
 British conquered Gilgit-Baltistan
 Administrative setup
 Languages
2. Prior to 1947:
 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1947
 Karachi Agreement
 Shimla Agreement 1973
 AJK Constitution
 Pakistan Constitution:
 Indian Constitution

10. 3. Importance of Gilgit Baltistan:
 Economic
 Strategic Nuisance Value
 Flora and Fauna
 Political Dynamics
4. Anti Pakistan Movement:
 Conspiracy against Gilgit-Baltistan
 Chairman Balawaristan National Front BNF interview
5. Beauty of Gilgit Baltistan:
 K-2 in Skardu, National Park (Deosai) in Skardu, Shangrirala (Heaven on earth) in
Skardu, Shigar Valley, Shigar fort, Manthha water fall skardu, Darkut valley Gilgit.
 Seyachan in Skardu, Nanga parbat in Gilgit, Ataabad Lake Gilgit, Nalter lake Gilgit
Upper chachura lake Skardu, Cold desert Skardu, Rainbow lake Gilgit, Chaqchan
Skardu. Trango Towers, Gilgit-Baltistan, The towers of Inspiration, Chunda valley etc.

11. History Gilgit Baltistan:
Introduction:
The newly established province Gilgit Baltistan lies in the Northern Areas of
Pakistan, with the border belts of India, China and Afghanistan. It ranges from
Hindu Kush to the Karakorum in the North-East with the Western Himalaya in the South
and the Pamir’s in the extreme North. These important mountain ranges rendezvous with
each other. With an expanse of about 27,188 square miles.
Rock carvings:
Kargha Buddha in Gilgit Manthal Buddha in Skardu

12. Dogras attack:
The Northern Area, owing to its geographical location and trade routes passing through it
linking the subcontinent to China and Central Asia, had become lucrative to Sikhs of Punjab
and Dogras of Kashmir. Therefore, the Sikhs and Dogras attacked and occupied a large part
of northern area from 1840 to 1890.
British conquered Gilgit-Baltistan:
In 1891-92, after furious battles at Nilt and Thol, the British Indian Army conquered Hunza,
Nagar and Gilgit thus,
Bringing the whole area under the British Raj. During the period 1890-1935, the British by
forming Gilgit Agency under single administration divided the region into four sub-units
i.e., Gilgit, Ladakh, Skardu and Kargil.
Administrative setup:
In 2009, the Parliament of Pakistan gave approval of various fundamental and far-reaching
reforms package by declaring the Federally Administered Northern Areas as the new
province of Gilgit Baltistan. Thus, as a result, a complete provincial setup has been created.

13. Independence day’s of Gilgit Baltistan:
The people of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), there are
two independence days every year: August 14,
with the rest of Pakistan.
November 1, when they first found freedom
of Gilgit Baltistan.

14. Languages:
1 Shina: It is a Dardic language spoken by the majority in (Gilgit, Diamir, Chilas, Tangir,
Astore, Puniya, and Rondu).
2 Balti: It is spoken by majority in (Skardu, Shigar, Kharmang, Gultari, Khaplu, Rondu and
Mashabrum). It is from the Tibetan language.
3 Burushaski: It is spoken by majority in (Hunza, Nagar, and Yasin).
4 Khowar: It is spoken by majority in two Tehsils (Gupis and Ishkomen b).
5 Wakhi: It is spoken by majority of people in Gojal Tehsil of Hunza.
District of GB:
Biggest City of Gilgit
Baltistan is SKARDU.

15. Prior to 47:
On 20 January 1948, the Security Council passed Resolution 39 establishing a three-
member Commission to investigate the complaints. However such a Commission did not
come into fruition until May 1948. Meanwhile the Security Council continued its
deliberations and the war too continued
United Nations Security Council Resolution 47:
The United Nations Security Council Resolution 47, adopted on April 21, 1948, concerns the
resolution of the Kashmir conflict. When after hearing arguments from both India and
Pakistan, the Council increased the size of the Commission established by United Nations
Security Council Resolution 39 to five members (with representatives of Argentina, Belgium,
Columbia, Czechoslovakia and the United States).
The final resolution adopted had two parts. The first part increased the Commission's
strength to five members and asked it to proceed to the Indian subcontinent at once to
mediate between India and Pakistan. The second part deal with the Security Council.

16. Karachi Agreement:
The Karachi Agreement, formally called the Agreement between Military Representatives of
India and Pakistan Regarding the Establishment of a Cease-Fire Line in the State of Jammu
and Kashmir, was signed on 27 July 1949, supervised by the Truce Subcommittee of the
UNCIP.
The signatories were:
Lt. Gen. S. M. Shrinagesh, on behalf of India
Maj. Gen. W. J. Cawthorn, on behalf of Pakistan
Hernando Samper and M. Delvoie, on behalf of the UNCIP.
AJK Constitution:
The subjects which have been taken out of the purview of Assembly and Council under Sec
31(3) of AJK Constitution are:
a) The responsibilities of government of Pakistan under UNCIP resolutions;
b) The defense and security of AJK;
c) The concurrent coin or the issue of the bill notes or the other paper currency;

17. Indian Constitution:
Indian constitution is: “The territory which immediately before the commencement of this
constitution, was comprised in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir”.
Under Article 394, the Indian Constitution came into force on 26th day of January 1950.
The territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan did not comprise in the Indian State of
Jammu and Kashmir on that date. Both the territories stood liberated from the Dogra ruler of
the Sate in 1947.

18. Pakistan Constitution:
Being under the effective control of Pakistan high command, the areas fall under clause 2 (d)
of Art. 1 of Constitution of Pakistan. It begins with the words “the territories of Pakistan shall
comprise:-
The territories of the State of Jammu and Kashmir i.e. Gilgit, Baltistan and Azad Kashmir fall
in the first category of clause (d) of Article 1(2) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of
Pakistan as these are “otherwise included in Pakistan”.

20. Importance of Gilgit Baltistan:
Economic:
 The economy of Gilgit Baltistan has undergone considerable expansion and
diversification, much of it in the areas of trade, transportation, housing and
construction, mineral resources and communication, etc.
 In the Southern part of the region, it has major deposits of Nickle, Cobalt,
Copper, Lead, Tin, Bismit, Mica, Quartz, Zircon, Coal and Actonolite that are
famous for their exceptionally good quality. It also has substantial resources
of Iron, Silver, Gold, Zinc, Marble, Granite, Sulpher, Calsite, Fluorite, Lime
Stone, Arsenic, Spinel, Garmet, Epidot, Topaz, Moon Stone, Pargasite,
Tourmoline, Aquamarin, Pyrite and feldspar.
 Most importance once is tourism industry in Gilgit Baltistan or (hub of
tourism).
 Besides, Northern Areas produce over 70 percent of dry fruits consumed

21. Mineral resources in Gilgit Baltistan:

22. Strategic Value of GB:
 Gilgit-Baltistan borders Pakistan's Khyber Pukhtunkhwa province to the west, a
small portion of the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the north, China's
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to the northeast, the Indian-administered
Jammu and Kashmir to the southeast, and the Pakistani-administered state of
Azad Jammu and Kashmir to the south.
 Since the Indian threat has been the single most pervading factor that has
dominated Pakistan’s security landscape, the Gilgit Baltistan’s geographical
proximity with India has made it a sensitive zone and forward area.
 The strategic nuisance value of Gilgit Baltistan can be viewed from the
operational plans of Pakistan and Indian’s defence organs.
 The Gilgit Baltistan, bordered by China, Afghanistan and India, as mentioned
earlier, is strategically very significant for Pakistan in the years to come.
 Nevertheless, both the South-Asian competitors keep heavy deployment on
key forward positions for “possible future wars” in this region.

23. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC):

24. Political Dynamics:
 With the emergence of Pakistan in 1947, political activities began in the
Gilgit Baltistan formerly known as northern areas of Pakistan. Gilgit
Baltistan united organization, Ladakh Baltistan united front, Gilgit Baltistan
student’s federation, Central organization of students, Balawaristan national
front BNF, Anjuman Tahafuz Haqooq-e-Baltistan and Gilgit Baltistan Ulema
Council represented the inhabitants and their aspirations in the early years.
 From 1990 to this Day, six nationwide parties i.e. Pakistan People’s Party,
Pakistan Muslim League (N), Pakistan Tahreek Insaf, MWM, Pakistan
Muslim League (Q), Jamiat-Ulmai-Islam, Tehreek-i-Jafariya and Mutahida
Quami Movement.
 Pakistan People’s Party makes one time Government in Gilgit Baltistan.
 Now in Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan Muslim League (N) Government.

25. Politics in Gilgit Baltistan:
(PML(N)) (PPP)

26. Politics in Gilgit Baltistan:
(PTI) (MWM)

27. Anti Pakistan Movement:
Conspiracy against Gilgit-Baltistan:
 India accelerated conspiracy against the province of Gilgit-Baltistan by backing the
minority nationalist elements which claim an independent Balawaristan there.
 Notably, especially, Indian secret agency, RAW has played a key role in the Northern Areas
in organizing a number of nationalist groups such as Gilgit-Baltistan Democratic Alliance
(GBDA), Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) etc.—and particularly Balawaristan
National Front (BNF) which plays a leading role, claiming that Chitral and Kohistan are
inseparable parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, known as Balawaristan.
 In this regard, with the diplomatic support of Indian officials and RAW agents, on October
18, 2008, BNF leader Abdul Hameed Khan had held meetings with Emma Nicholson, the
Vice Chairperson of the Committee of Foreign Affairs of the European Union and member
of the European Parliament. In that meeting, Abdul Hameed blamed Pakistan for human
rights violations in Gilgit and Baltistan.
 Statement of BNF leader Abdul Hameed Khan in his exclusive interview with Indian Hindu
Sitah (india.indymedia.org), he advocated total independence of Gilgit-Baltistan
(Balawaristan).

28. BNF Gilgit Baltistan:

29. Chairman Balawaristan National Front Interview:
 The Chairman of the Balawaristan National Front (BNF), Abdul Hamid Khan, has
criticized a move by the Government of Pakistan to raise the issue of Gilgit-Baltistan.
 "It's the duty of the UN (United Nations) to hold a free and impartial election to constitute
a true and indigenous people representative body," Khan said, adding that after the
establishment of a constitutional assembly, an equitable justice system needed to be put in
place for all citizens without prejudice to Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Ladakh and Shenaki
and Kohistan.
 Pakistan has only one option according to UNCIP resolutions, that is to withdraw its
forces and civilians and handover the control to the people of Gilgit Baltistan under the
supervision of the United Nations until a final settlement of the whole Jammu and
Kashmir issue is reached".
 Abdul Hamid Khan said In a letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon,
Abdul Hamid Khan, the Chairman of the Balawaristan National Front (BNF) has claimed
that the Government of Pakistan is doing its utmost to destroy the traditional local identity
of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan by imposing the Urdu language which is spoken by only
eight percent of the country's population.

30. Beauty of Gilgit Baltistan:
Gilgit Baltistan also called a small Switzerland.
Mountains:
Gilgit-Baltistan is home to more than 20 peaks of over 20,000 feet (6,100 m), including K-2
the second highest mountain on Earth.
1.K-2 (Skardu Baltistan) (28,250Ft) Karakoram
2.Nanga Parbat (The Killer Mountain) (Gilgit) (26,660 Ft) Himalaya
3. Gasherbrum I (Skardu Baltistan) (26,360Ft) Karakoram
4. Broad Peak (Skardu Baltistan) (26,550Ft) Karakoram
5. Muztagh Tower (Skardu Baltistan) (23,800Ft) Karakoram
6. Gasherbrum II (Skardu Baltistan) (26,120Ft) Karakoram
7. Hidden Peak (Skardu Baltistan) (26,470Ft) Karakoram
8. Khunyang Chhish (Skardu Baltistan) (25,761 Ft) Karakoram
9. Masherbrum (Skardu Baltistan) (25,659 Ft) Karakoram
10. Chogolisa (Skardu Baltistan) (25,148 Ft) Karakoram

31. (K-2 in Skardu) (Seachan in Skardu)

32. Nanga Parbat (The Killer Mountain) in Gilgit
Gasherbrum I (K-5) in Skardu

33. Lakes:
Three of the world's longest glaciers outside the polar regions are found in Gilgit-Baltistan:
the Biafo Glacier, the Baltoro Glacier, and the Batura Glacier. There are, in addition, several
high-altitude lakes in Gilgit-Baltistan:
I. Sheosar Lake in Deosai Plains Skardu Baltistan
II. Naltar lakes in Naltar Gilgit
III. Satpara Lake in Skardu Baltistan
IV. Katzura Lake in Skardu Baltistan
V. Zharba Lake in Skardu Baltistan
VI. Phoroq Lake in Skardu Baltistan
VII. Kharfak Lake in Skardu Baltistan
VIII. Byarsa Lake in Gultari Gilgit
IX. Borith Lake in Hunza, Gilgit
X. Rama Lake near Astore Gilgit
XI. Rush Lake near Nagar, Gilgit
XII. Barodaroksh Lake in Nagar Gilgit

34. Sadpara Lake in Skardu
Ataabad Lake in Gilgit

35. Shangri la Lake Skardu

36. Deosai National Park in Skardu

37. Snow falling in Skardu

38. This is real picture ( Snow falling in Skardu )

39. Transport:
By Road from Islamabad By Plane from Islamabad
To Gilgit 18 Hours To Gilgit in 40 mints
To Skardu 24 Hours To Skardu in 45 mints

40. Conclusion:
Gilgit-Baltistan is constitutionally part of Pakistan or not?
 Yes Gilgit Baltistabn is a part of PakistanAccording to constitution of Pakistan Article one
d. And Gilgit Baltistan not a part of Jammu and Kashmir J&K.
And,
 GB have 119 Lakes, 3 Mountain Ranges,
101 Peaks are found 7000m above sea level.
 5100 Glaciers 22000 sq Miles snow covered Area,
23 types of Reptiles.
 3 Wildlife sanctuaries,
5 Ecological Zones & 281600 ha Forest.
 5000MW Electricity Potential.
 Biggest fresh Water source.
 Gate way to 3 Atomic Power.
 4 National Parks.
 1 Hot Water Chasma.

41. We are the Subject of Peace
We are the Chapter of Freedom
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We are the Jewel of Mountain
We are the Ambassadors of Harmony
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Sky is our Bed, Moon is our Lamp
Mountains are our home Snow is our blanket
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Love is our nature, Respect is our culture
Peace is our Identity, Freedom is our fate
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We listen the music of stars
Our homeland is like Heaven
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We are Gilgit Baltistan

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