Sunday, February 14, 2010

Gilgit - Baltistan

President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self-Governance) Order 2009 granting the status of a virtual province to the Northern Areas, a part of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The name of the Northern Areas of Pakistan would be Gilgit-Baltistan. The area will now have an elected legislative assembly, with an elected chief minister and a governor to be appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister. It will also have a Public Service Commission, the chief election commissioner and the auditor general.

in reference to: Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)

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