Gilgit-Baltistan to Become a Pakistani Province (Map-based)

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  • September 29, 2020
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Gilgit-Baltistan to Become a Pakistani Province (Map-based)

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations

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Key takeaways

  • Gilgit-Baltistan is an autonomous region now and with this elevation, it will become the 5th province of the country.
  • Currently, Pakistan has four provinces – Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh.
  • This elevation will lead to adequate representation from the province on all constitutional bodies, including the National Assembly and the Senate.
  • The Government will also start working on the Moqpondass Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
  • India has held that the Government of Pakistan or its judiciary has no locus standi on territories illegally and forcibly occupied by it.

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