- Pakistani Prime Minister has announced the granting of provisional-provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan, despite the ongoing protests against the Pakistan government over its decision to change the status of Gilgit-Baltistan.
- This comes following Saudi Arabia removing Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan from Pakistan’s map.
- Massive protests have been taking place against the Imran Khan-led government over the issue of Gilgit Baltistan.
- Gilgit- Baltistan, earlier known as Northern Areas has been governed by the “Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order of 2009”.