Baltistan Division
Baltistan Division (Urdu: بلتستان ڈویژن) is a first-order administrative division of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. It overlaps with the historical Baltistan region.
Baltistan Division
بلتستان ڈویژن | |
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Region administered by Pakistan as a Division | |
Interactive map of Baltistan division | |
A map showing Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan, a part of the disputed Kashmir region. | |
| Coordinates: 35°51′N 74°44′E | |
| Administering country | Pakistan |
| Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Capital | Skardu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | Najeeb Alam (BPS-19 PAS) |
| • Regional Police Officer | Cap. (R) Liaquat Ali Malik (BPS-20 PSP) |
The divisional headquarters of the Baltistan Division is the town of Skardu. Since divisions were restored in 2008, the Baltistan Division currently consists of five districts:
- Ghanche District
- Kharmang District
- Rondu District
- Shigar District
- Skardu District
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