Explanation

• Katpana Desert is a cold desert located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• Popular for photography, jeep safaris, and desert snow landscapes.

Additional information:

• Altitude: 2,226 meters above sea level
• Global ranking: 16th largest desert in the world
• Approximate area: ~50 km²
• Average winter temperature: -10°C to 5°C

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• The endangered species Markhor inhabits Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It lives in mountainous regions of northern Pakistan, especially Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is also found in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chitral, and Balochistan.

Additional information:

• National Animal of Pakistan: Markhor
• Scientific Name: Capra falconeri
• Main Habitat: Gilgit-Baltistan
• IUCN Status: Near Threatened (previously Endangered due to population decline)
• Height: About 65–115 cm at the shoulder

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The first-ever wild polio case in Gilgit-Baltistan was detected in Diamer district.
• It was confirmed by the National Institute of Health (NIH) on 2 June 2025.
• The infected child was from the Tangir area of Diamer.
• It became Pakistan's 11th confirmed polio case of 2025.

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Explanation

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats.

The PML-N secured second position.

Elections held on 7 June 2026.

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Explanation

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats.

The PML-N secured second position.

Elections held on 7 June 2026.

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Explanation

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats.

The PML-N secured second position.

Elections held on 7 June 2026.

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Explanation

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats.

The PML-N secured second position.

Elections held on 7 June 2026.

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Explanation

• Nanga Parbat is considered the most dangerous peak in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Due to its high fatality rate and extreme climbing difficulty.
• It is also known as the “Killer Mountain.”
• Height: 8,126 meters
• Range: Himalayas
• First successful climb: 1953 (Hermann Buhl)

Last verified on 13-06-2026

Explanation

• The second highest plateau in the world located in Pakistan is the Deosai Plains.
• Location: Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
• Height: ~4,114 meters above sea level
• Area: Around 3,000+ square kilometers
• Famous river/lake: Sheosar Lake
• Status: Deosai National Park
• It is known as the “Land of Giants” due to its high altitude and unique landscape.

Additional information:

• The highest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau.

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

Syed Mehdi Shah Shah became the 8th Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan in 2022.

Previously, Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon was governor Gilgit-Baltistan.

Last Verified on 09-04-2026