Baltistan Division
Baltistan Division (Urdu: بلتستان ڈویژن) is a first-order administrative division of Pakistan's dependent territory of Gilgit-Baltistan, overlapping with the historic Baltistan.
Baltistan Division | |
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 Map of Baltistan Division | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Territory | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Capital | Skardu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | Shuja Alam (PAS) |
| • Regional Police Officer | Cap. (R) Liaquat Ali Malik (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:[1]
Administration
The Baltistan is one of three divisions of Gilgit Baltistan. The Division of Baltistan is administrative under a Commissioner of BPS-20 belonging to Pakistan Administrative Service group of Central Superior Services of Pakistan. The Current Commissioner Baltistan Division is Mr Shula Alam (PAS).
See also
References
- Divisions/Districts of Pakistan
Note: Although divisions as an administrative structure has been abolished, the election commission of Pakistan still groups districts under the division names
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