Importance of Gilgit-Baltistan for Pakistan

INTRODUCTION

The land of majestic beauty

Place known for land of wonders
Geo strategic location

Thesis:-
1. Gateway to Central Asia
2. Best tourist destination
3. Home of minerals
 Gateway to Central Asia
Ancient axis of Asia where diferent countries
converge.
1. Pivotal position in CPEC
Hope to get out of economic distress
Investment of more than 60 billion dollars
2 . Diamer Basha dam
4500 megawatts hydropower electricity
Uprade economy
 Best tourist destination
Capital of tourism
Captivating beauty
Tourism a source of revenue generation

1. Landscape
Glaciers, valleys, mountains and lakes
2 . Diversified culture
History, traditions, sports, music, events and foods
 Home of precious mines
Resource rich region
Produces ample wealth

1. Gemstones
From Skardu and Hunza
Hosts two main sutures

2 . Gold mines
Indus and upper reaches of Skardu
Valuable resource strengths economy
 CONCLUSION
• Key link to other countries
• CPEC – a game changer for Pakistan
• Attraction for visitors
• Precious earth resources
• Three world’s longest glaciers out of polar
region
• Second highest mountain K2
• Gold mines
• Significant for trade