Present-day
Gilgit Baltistan only became a separate administrative unit in 1970
under the name of “Northern Areas”. Before that, it not only lacked a
sound democratic system but the people of Gilgit-Baltistan had no rights
and privileges as citizens of Pakistan. Over the years various
political 'reform packages” have sought to improve the state's
relationship with the region, but in reality, those half-hearted
cosmetic measures have done little to bring Gilgit Baltistan under the
sphere of conscientious governance. In truth, the territories of Gilgit
Baltistan were never formally integrated into the Pakistani state and
has never participated in Pakistan's constitutional political affairs.
That is, until now; the strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region will soon be
declared as the fifth province of the country. The move has been
welcomed at home- and challenged, denied, and lambasted outside it.Tuesday 28 March 2017
Sphere of Influence: GILGIT-BALTISTAN
Present-day
Gilgit Baltistan only became a separate administrative unit in 1970
under the name of “Northern Areas”. Before that, it not only lacked a
sound democratic system but the people of Gilgit-Baltistan had no rights
and privileges as citizens of Pakistan. Over the years various
political 'reform packages” have sought to improve the state's
relationship with the region, but in reality, those half-hearted
cosmetic measures have done little to bring Gilgit Baltistan under the
sphere of conscientious governance. In truth, the territories of Gilgit
Baltistan were never formally integrated into the Pakistani state and
has never participated in Pakistan's constitutional political affairs.
That is, until now; the strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region will soon be
declared as the fifth province of the country. The move has been
welcomed at home- and challenged, denied, and lambasted outside it.
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