Explanation

Gilgit-Baltistan is currently a Semi-Province.

It has significant administrative and legislative autonomy.

But is not yet granted full provincial status in Pakistan.

Explanation

Gilgit Baltistan is located on the North side of Pakistan

Gilgit is a city of: Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas, is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.

Gilgit-Baltistan was Established on 1 November 1948

Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan is Gilgit

Largest city of Gilgit-Baltistan is Skardu

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Explanation

It is the 27th-highest mountain in the world.

It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

It is also the steepest peak in the world.

Rakaposhi rises over the Nagar Valley.

Its peak is in the Karakoram range.

It is the 12th highest in Pakistan.

Additional information:

The first successful recorded ascent was in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, 

Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani ("Mother of Mist" or "Mother of Clouds")

Explanation

Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan has been appointed as Chief Justice of Gilgit-Baltistan on 04 November, 2022 and he took his oath on 05 November, 2022

Explanation

An aircraft carrying 80 passengers from Dubai landed at the Skardu airport on 14 August 2023 making it the first international flight to have done so.

Flight PK234 departed from Dubai International Airport and landed at Skardu airport.

Explanation

Gilgit-Baltistan covers an area of over 72,971 km2 (28,174 sq mi) and is highly mountainous.

Gilgit is a city of: Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan

Gilgit Baltistan is located on the North side of Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas, is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.

Gilgit-Baltistan was Established on 1 November 1948

Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan is Gilgit

Largest city of Gilgit-Baltistan is Skardu

Explanation

The constituency of Gilgit Baltistan Assembly is called GBA.

A total of 33 seats are in the assembly.

Explanation

Pakistan has decided to elevate the status of Gilgit-Baltistan to that of a full-fledged province.

India has conveyed to Pakistan that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are Integral parts of the country. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is to announce constitutional rights for the province soon.

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Explanation

Fairy Meadows, is a grassland near one of the base camp sites of the Nanga Parbat, located in Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan.

Established: 1995

Explanation

Gilgit is the capital city of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan.

The city is located in a broad valley near the confluence of the Gilgit River and Hunza River.