Gilgit-Baltistan Dispute and Impact on India - By Satish Kumar Karna

Introduction

On November 1, observed as Independence Day in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister announced his government’s plan to grant provisional provincial status to the region, in turn making it the fifth province of Pakistan despite India’s contentions and claim over the territory.

Gilgit-Baltistan is an autonomous region and part of the greater Kashmir. Formerly known as Northern Areas, this region is administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory. This illegally occupied land by Pakistan is largely underdeveloped. India has strongly opposed the use of Gilgit-Baltistan to build and operate China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This territory is very ....

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