Gilgit Baltistan is the landmark of natural resources, cultural richness, and social strengthening. It is well known to be the northern area of Pakistan. The people of GB have liberated themselves from the Dogra Raj on the 1st of November 1947. And every year they celebrated it with zeal and fervor.
This year the independence is celebrated in all the 10 districts of the region. Whereas the main function took place at the Chinar Bagh in Gilgit. The event was attended by Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid as a chief guest. On this occasion, Mr. Khurshid paid tribute to the martyrs and conquerors.
He added that: “On this special day our heroes liberated this part of the land from the Dogra rule without any outside help. Today we must pledge to remember the sacrifices of our forefathers.” The governor of GB Raja Jalal Hussian Maqpoon, force commander, chief secretary, civil and military officers, and relatives of martyrs and Ghazis also attend the ceremony. All of them collectively offered prayers for the departed souls at the Yadgar-i-Shuhada.
And today we believe “Gilgit Say Gwadar Karachi Say Peshawar” Aik Qaum (one Nation).