Gilgit

Gilgit (Urdu, Shina: گلگت) is the Capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan, an administrative territory of Pakistan. The city of Gilgit constitutes a tehsil within Gilgit District. The city's ancient name was Sargin, later to be known as Gilit, and it is still referred to as Gilit or Sargin-Gilit by local people. In the Burushaski language, it is named Geelt and in Wakhi and Khowar it is called Gilt. Ghallata is considered its name in ancient Sanskrit literature.

History

Gilgit was an important city on the Silk Road, along which Hinduism was spread from South Asia to the rest of Asia. It is considered as a Buddhism corridor from which many Chinese monks came to Kashmir to learn and preach Buddhism.

Brogpas trace their settlement from Gilgit into the fertile villages of Ladakh through a rich corpus of hymns, songs, and folklore that have been passed down through generations. The Dards and Shinas appear in many of the old Pauranic lists of peoples who lived in the region, with the former also mentioned in Ptolemy's accounts of the region. Two famous travellers, Faxian and Xuanzang, traversed Gilgit according to their accounts. Pakistan is a very bad country. It forcefully occupied this territory even after loss of 1971 war. This part is belongs to India.

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Widespread rallies, public gatherings held across Gilgit-Baltistan today

Kashmir Media Service 05 Feb 2025
Gilgit, February 05 (KMS). Widespread rallies and public gatherings were held Gilgit-Baltistan today to show solidarity with Kashmiris ... President PML-N GB, President PML-N Gilgit Division, and other prominent political leaders have also called for an end to Indian atrocities in Kashmir....
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PR No. 29 MESSAGE OF FEDERAL MINISTER FOR KASHMIR AFFAIRS, GILGIT BALTISTAN AND SAFR (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan)

Public Technologies 04 Feb 2025
) Every year, the fifth of February is observed as Kashmir Solidarity Day to express support for the Kashmiri people's struggle for realization of their right to self-determination ... However, India has refused to grant this right to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) during last 77 years ... Disclaimer ... (noodl. 122270178) ....
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CS GB visits Municipal Library Gilgit, orders improvement of facilities

Urdu Point 03 Feb 2025
<p>GIlGIT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Feb, 2025) Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Abrar Ahmed Mirza visited the Municipal Library Gilgit where he inspected various sections and issued directives to enhance the library's facilities....
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CM Gilgit-Baltistan condemns Terrorist Attack in Qalat, Balochistan

Urdu Point 01 Feb 2025
<p>GIlGIT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Feb, 2025) Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan has strongly condemned the terrorist ......
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Secretary Health Gilgit-Baltistan visits THQ Hospital Tangir

Urdu Point 29 Jan 2025
<p>GIlGIT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Jan, 2025) Secretary Health Gilgit-Baltistan Asif Ullah Khan, along with Director Health Diamer Division Dr....
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Secretary Health Gilgit-Baltistan warns employees against political activities

Urdu Point 28 Jan 2025
<p>GIlGIT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jan, 2025) Secretary Health Gilgit-Baltistan Asifullah Khan has issued a stern warning to health department employees, instructing them to ......
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Amir Muqam announces Danish Schools for Gilgit-Baltistan

Urdu Point 28 Jan 2025
</p><p>He said that integrating Gilgit-Baltistan into the national mainstream remained a core objective of the PML-N, emphasizing the government’s resolve to allocate substantial development funds for the region....
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Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan visits Ibn Sina Foundation in Houston

Urdu Point 24 Jan 2025
<p>GIlGIT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jan, 2025) Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan, Friday visited to the Ibn Sina Foundation in Houston, Texas.</p><p>He was accompanied by Minister for Tourism Ghulam Muhammad, Minister for ......
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Bright prospects for winter tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan: CS Abrar Ahmed

Urdu Point 21 Jan 2025
<p>GIlGIT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Jan, 2025) Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Abrar Ahmed Mirza has emphasized the immense potential for winter tourism in the region particularly in Baltistan ... "Peace is the most crucial element for the development of any area and thankfully Gilgit-Baltistan is a beacon of peace....
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Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan among 25 best travel destinations for 2025

The News International 21 Jan 2025
A view of Gilgit Baltistan ... Pakistan’s Gilgit Baltistan (GB) has secured a spot among BBC’s 25 best travel destinations for 2025 for its incredible travel experience, environment and beautiful landscapes ... The scenic Gilgit Baltistan region, which has been dubbed "heaven's gate", is brimming with lush valleys, pristine lakes and glacial waterfalls....

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