[89], A position of 'Deputy Chief Executive' was created to act as the local administrator, but the real powers still rested with the 'Chief Executive', who was the Federal Minister of KANA. The earliest date back to between 5000 and 1000 BCE, showing single animals, triangular men and hunting scenes in which the animals are larger than the hunters. There are, in addition, several high-altitude lakes in Gilgit-Baltistan: The Deosai Plains are located above the tree line and constitute the second-highest plateau in the world after Tibet, at 4,115 metres (13,501 ft). The Karakoram Highway connects Islamabad to Gilgit and Skardu, which are the two major hubs for mountaineering expeditions in Gilgit-Baltistan. In the 1st century, Pliny repeats that the Dards were great producers of gold. [83], A primary reason for this state of affairs was the remoteness of Gilgit-Baltistan. More than six different languages are spoken in GB. Gilgit-Baltistan is home to diversified cultures, ethnic groups, languages and backgrounds. [51], In 1842, Dogra Commander Wasir Lakhpat, with the active support of Ali Sher Khan (III) from lKartaksho, conquered Baltistan for the second time. Gojri: Gojar family’s language spoken in Naltar Valley. Languages []. [75] In 1949, the Government of Azad Kashmir handed administration of the area to the federal government via the Karachi Agreement, on an interim basis which gradually assumed permanence. [33] At the time, Little Palola (Chinese: 小勃律) was used to refer to Gilgit, while Great Palola (Chinese: 大勃律) was used to refer to Baltistan. Prominent "antagonist groups" have mushroomed protesting the absence of civic rights and democracy. Balti language usually is written in Urdu script, but now Tibetan script has also been introduced. Tourism is mostly in trekking and mountaineering, and this industry is growing in importance. In Gilgit Baltistan, the summers are truly clear and hot … [142] Major cultural events include the Shandoor Polo Festival, Babusar Polo Festival and Jashn-e-Baharan or the Harvest Time Festival (Navroz). The rest of the economy is shouldered by mainly agriculture and tourism. [1] It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the north, the Xinjiang region of China, to the east and northeast, and the Indian-administered union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the southeast. My grandfather had a job at the Govt. [90] Meanwhile, public rage in Gilgit-Baltistan is "growing alarmingly." [88] Improved connectivity also allowed the political parties of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir to set up local branches, raise political awareness in the region, and these Pakistani political parties have played a 'laudable role' in organising a movement for democratic rights among the residents of Gilgit-Baltistan. While five local languages including Shina, Brushiski, Wakhi, Balti and Khawar are spoken by the people of GB. Books of this language are being written in Urdu script. [62] According to Brown, Alam replied [to the locals], "you are a crowd of fools led astray by a madman. Meanwhile, Baghwan Singh was appointed as administrator (Thanadar) in Skardu. Gilgit-Baltistan is home to all five of Pakistan's "eight-thousanders" and to more than fifty peaks above 7,000 metres (23,000 ft). In mid-600s, Gilgit came under Chinese suzerainty after the fall of Western Turkic Khaganate due to Tang military campaigns in the region. The estimated number of speakers is 9000. [78][79] People had no right to legal representation or a right to appeal. Some vernaculars spoken in Pakistan are at risk, while some are almost extinct with a few hundred living speakers. Domaaki is spoken in the valleys of Hunza, Nagar and Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan. According to a survey there are 140 different varieties of apricots in Gilgit Baltistan. But it was devoid of legislative powers. However, the records do not consistently disambiguate the two. More than 6 languages are spoken in Gilgit Baltistan During the summer, people could walk across the mountain passes to travel to Rawalpindi. While the 2009 reforms have added to the self-identification of the region, they have not resolved the constitutional status of the region within Pakistan. The Karakoram Highway connects Gilgit to Tashkurgan Town, Kashgar, China via Sust, the customs and health-inspection post on the Gilgit-Baltistan side, and the Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved international border crossing in the world at 4,693 metres (15,397 ft). The estimated number of Balti speakers is 327,000. In its judgement of 28 May 1999, the Court directed the Government of Pakistan to ensure the provision of equal rights to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, and gave it six months to do so. [44], Turkic tribes practising Zoroastrianism arrived in Gilgit during the 7th century, and founded the Trakhan dynasty in Gilgit. Ghanche has a Noorbakhshi population, and Ghizar has an Ismaili majority. These carvings were pecked into the rock with stone tools and are covered with a thick patina that proves their age. Today Baltistan bears similarity to Ladakh physically and culturally (although not religiously). Three of the world’s longest glaciers outside the polar regions are found in Gilgit-Baltistan. One of such polo tournament is held in Shandur each year and polo teams of Gilgit with Chitral participates. [34] Rulers of Gilgit formed an alliance with the Tang Chinese and held back the Arabs with their help. Shina (شینا) (also known as Tshina) is a Dardic language spoken by a plurality of people in Gilgit–Baltistan of Pakistan. Below are the important and well known regional languages are spoken in ​​Gilgit Baltistan. Waakhi: Either spoken in Ishkoman valley or in upper Hunza valley by more than 3,000 people. In 737/738, Tibetan troops under the leadership of Minister Bel Kyesang Dongtsab of Emperor Me Agtsom took control of Little Palola. Its capital city is Gilgit. It is classified as eastern Iranian/, Ghorashi Lake in Ghandus Valley, Kharmang, This page was last edited on 8 December 2020, at 04:34. [146] For testimonies, they present the Epic of King Gesar of balti version where king gesar started polo by killing his step son and hit head of cadaver with a stick thus started the game[147] they also held that the very simple rules of local polo game also testifies its primitiveness. [31] They are believed to be the Palola Sāhi dynasty mentioned in a Brahmi inscription,[32] and are devout adherents of Vajrayana Buddhism. Many types of sports are in currency, throughout the region, but most popular of them is Polo. [1] The Shaksgam tract was ceded by Pakistan to China following the signing of the Sino-Pakistani Frontier Agreement in 1963. Approximately 17 different languages are spoken in Gilgit Baltistan. Balti is a branch of Tibetan language. English is co-official and also used in education, while Arabic is used for religious purposes. Hospital. Faith matters Gilgit-Baltistan is home to more than 20 peaks of over 6,100 metres (20,000 ft), including K-2 the second highest mountain on Earth. Kashmiri, Shina, Balti, and Khowar are few such vernaculars. Gilgit and Skardu are the two main hubs for expeditions to those mountains. In March 2006, the respective governments announced that, commencing on 1 June 2006, a thrice-weekly bus service would begin across the boundary from Gilgit to Kashgar and road-widening work would begin at 600 kilometres (370 mi) of the Karakoram Highway. Being the headquarters of the Gilgit-Baltistan as; most of the key offices are located in Gilgit. [83], In 1970 the two parts of the territory, viz., the Gilgit Agency and Baltistan, were merged into a single administrative unit, and given the name "Northern Areas". Urdu 5 comments: Anonymous August 20, 2017. Shina is also spoken in some parts of Kargil and occupied Kashmir, India. Recently, a music school of the same name has been established in the town of Gojal, north of Hunza. Languages of Gilgit Baltistan: Following are the language spoken in Gilgit Baltistan. No regional languages from sparsely populated Gilgit - Baltistan will be included nor will Gujrati - spoken by some Muslim immigrants from India. here are examples of literature from ancient times. Due to lack of power, sophistication, standard and utility in government and education these languages are … The population of Gilgit Baltistan is 1,492,000 now and it was 873,000 in 1998. [58] The Muslims of the Frontier Districts Province (modern day Gilgit-Baltistan) had wanted to join Pakistan. [6][7] The population of Gilgit-Baltistan consists of many diverse linguistic, ethnic, and religious sects, due in part to the many isolated valleys separated by some of the world's highest mountains. They referred to the region as Bruzha, a toponym that is consistent with the ethnonym "Burusho" used today. He introduced polo to the Gilgit region and from Chitral, he sent a group of musicians to Delhi to learn Indian music; the Mughal architecture influenced the architecture of the region as well. [91] Pakistan government has been debating the grant of a provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan. There are many languages spoken in Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir depending on what district you are in.The languages spoken here include Shina, Balti, Burushaski, Khowar, Wakhi and Domaki.Learn Gilgiti/Kashmiri language is an Android app that teaches to facilitate those who … [60][61] Brown outmaneuvered the pro-Independence group and secured the approval of the mirs and rajas for accession to Pakistan. Language. [23], Government of Pakistan abolished State Subject Rule in Gilgit-Baltistan in 1974, which resulted in demographic changes in the territory. Between 627 and 645, the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Xuanzang travelled through this region on his pilgrimage to India. Pashto is an eastern Iranian language that is well known. Shina is a Dardic language which is Indo Arian language. There would also be one daily bus in each direction between the Sust and Taxkorgan border areas of the two political entities.[122]. It is written in the Arabic script, but the writings are rare. [114], There are towns like Gilgit and Chilas that are very hot during the day in summer yet cold at night and valleys like Astore, Khaplu, Yasin, Hunza, and Nagar, where the temperatures are cold even in summer. The China Trade Organization forum led the people of the area to actively invest and learn modern trade know-how from its Chinese neighbour Xinjiang. Gilgit is also a famous tourist attraction spot with many beautiful sites to visit which includes places like Naltar Valley and Shigar town etc. The climate of Gilgit-Baltistan varies from region to region, surrounding mountain ranges creates sharp variations in weather. Domaaki is dying because Domaaki isn’t considered as a respectable language by the local Shina speaking people. A railway through the region has been proposed; see Khunjerab Railway for details. He was referred to by the Chinese records as the king of Great Palola; however, it is unknown if Baltistan was under Gilgit rule at the time. The Dards find mention in the works of Herodotus,[note 2] Nearchus, Megasthenes, Pliny,[note 3] Ptolemy,[note 4] and the geographical lists of the Puranas. Balti language usually is written in Urdu script, but now Tibetan script has also been introduced. Gilgit-Baltistan thus gained a de facto province-like status without constitutionally becoming part of Pakistan. The rock carvings found in various places in Gilgit-Baltistan, especially those found in the Passu village of Hunza, suggest a human presence since 2000 BC. Share This. After the defeat of the Sikhs in the First Anglo-Sikh War, the region became a part of the princely state called Jammu and Kashmir which since 1846 remained under the rule of the Dogras. The provisional government faded away after this encounter with Alam Khan, clearly reflecting the flimsy and opportunistic nature of its basis and support. Following the Supreme Court decision, the government took several steps to devolve power to the local level. It is also spoken in the Gurez, Drass, Kargil, Karkit Badgam and Ladakh valleys of Kashmir. Later on 22 October 1947, tribal militias backed by Pakistan crossed the border into Jammu and Kashmir. The popular folk song of this language is ‘Bul Bulk’ which is sung by women in pastures. Other key languages spoken in Gilgit are: As for as Pakistan is concerned there are 72 languages are spoken. Only a few hundred speakers, called Dom, use it and their number is decreasing. The ethnologist Karl Jettmar has pieced together the history of the area from inscriptions and recorded his findings in Rock Carvings and Inscriptions in the Northern Areas of Pakistan[112] and the later-released Between Gandhara and the Silk Roads — Rock Carvings Along the Karakoram Highway. It had an estimated population of 1.249 million in 2013[6][7] (estimated as 1.8 million in 2015 by Shahid Javed Burki (2015)). [120] K2 Basecamp, Deosai, Naltar, Fairy Meadows Bagrot Valley and Hushe valley are common places to visit in Gilgit Baltistan.[121]. Gilgit-Baltistan covers an area of over 72,971 km2 (28,174 sq mi)[5] and is highly mountainous. The people speaking Shina as mother tongue are known as Sheens/Shinaki. [21][22] The Pakistani government has rejected Gilgit-Baltistani calls for integration with Pakistan on the grounds that it would jeopardise its demands for the whole Kashmir issue to be resolved according to UN resolutions. [81][82] There was no democratic set-up for Gilgit-Baltistan during this period. Although the scientific study of language put Domaaki in the Dardic subgroup of Indo Aryan languages it is still disputed as Domaaki was initially placed in the Central Group of Indo Aryan language. [77], From then until the 1990s, Gilgit-Baltistan was governed through the colonial-era Frontier Crimes Regulations, which treated tribal people as "barbaric and uncivilised," levying collective fines and punishments. Historian Ahmed Hasan Dani mentions that although there was a lack of public participation in the rebellion, pro-Pakistan sentiments were intense in the civilian population and their anti-Kashmiri sentiments were also clear. The bloodless coup d'état was planned by Brown to the last detail under the code name "Datta Khel", which was also joined by a rebellious section of the Jammu and Kashmir 6th Infantry under Mirza Hassan Khan. [92], According to Antia Mato Bouzas, the PPP-led Pakistani government has attempted a compromise through its 2009 reforms between its traditional stand on the Kashmir dispute and the demands of locals, most of whom may have pro-Pakistan sentiments. Sajjad Hussain Tshering Most of the indigenous and small languages all over the world are facing a common threat known as ‘language death’. People of Gilgit-Baltistan speak different languages, like Shina, Khuwar, Burushaski, Wakhi, Balti, Doomaki and Gojari. The Deosai Plains cover an area of almost 5,000 square kilometres (1,900 sq mi). This language is also spoken widely in adjacent regions of Afghanistan which borders the province. However, Major Brown had already telegraphed Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan asking Pakistan to take over. Later, the establishment of a chamber of commerce and the Sust dry port (in Gojal Hunza) are milestones. Gilgit-Baltistan is a multilingual region where Urdu being a national and official language serves as the lingua franca for inter ethnic communications. [135] People in the Skardu district are mostly Shia, while Diamir and Astore districts have Sunni majorities. Gilgit-Baltistan is home to five of the “eight-thousanders” and to more than fifty peaks above 7,000 metres (23,000 ft). [40] The Chinese emperor also granted the ruler of Cashmere, Chandrāpīḍa ("Tchen-fo-lo-pi-li"), the title of "King of Cashmere". The world’s longest handwriting, Caesar’s Tale, is written in the Balti language. According to B. Raman, the Shias and Ismailis constituted about 85% of the population in 1948. [83], In the late 1990s, the President of Al-Jihad Trust filed a petition in the Supreme Court of Pakistan to determine the legal status of Gilgit-Baltistan. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is spoken throughout Pakistan and in Gilgit-Baltistan as a lingua franca. Shina language is primarily spoken in Diamer, Astore, Gilgit ,Ghizer and Nagar. Balti dialect, a sub-dialect of Ladakhi and part of Tibetan language group, is spoken by the entire population of Baltistan. Gilgiti is the prestige dialect. Pashto is not the regional language that why we are not counting the total Pashto speakers in the list of how many languages are spoken in Gilgit Baltistan. [63], The provisional government lasted 16 days. Gilgit Baltistan Balti Shina Gujari Kashmiri Badeshi Burushaski. The territory shares a border with Azad Kashmir, together with which it is referred to by the United Nations and other international organisations as "Pakistan administered Kashmir". [47] Anchan reign brought prosperity and entertained art, sport, and variety in architecture. Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) offers bus and jeep transport service to the two hubs and several other popular destinations, lakes, and glaciers in the area. The status of Shina language in GB is lingua-franca. In 2017 census, Gilgit District has the highest population of 330,000 and Hunza District the lowest of 50,000.[123]. The last Maqpons Raja, Ahmed Shah, ruled all of Baltistan between 1811 and 1840. 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[68], According to the International Crisis Group, the Karachi Agreement is highly unpopular in Gilgit-Baltistan because Gilgit-Baltistan was not a party to it even while its fate was being decided upon. Hari Singh made a plea to India for assistance and signed the Instrument of Accession. Domaki Balti are also widely spoken. [41], In 721–722, Tibetan army attempted but failed to capture Gilgit or Bruzha (Yasin valley). Shina is spoken in Gilgit, Skardu, Diamer and Chilas. There are very few written specimens in this language, but there is literature in the form of folk tales and songs. [93], The people of Gilgit-Baltistan want to be merged into Pakistan as a separate fifth province,[21][22] however, leaders of Azad Kashmir are opposed to any step to integrate Gilgit-Baltistan into Pakistan. Pakistan International Airlines used to fly a Fokker F27 Friendship daily between Gilgit Airport and Benazir Bhutto International Airport. The literacy rate of Gilgit-Baltistan is approximately 72%. Read also: Why you should visit Skardu once in your life, Let's explore the majestic land of mountains. [38][39] By at least 719/720, Ladakh (Mard) became part of the Tibetan Empire. Baltistan region, however, came under Gilgit control. English is Pakistan’s official language including Gilgit Baltistan. [125] A significant number of people from Gilgit-Baltistan are residing in other parts of Pakistan, mainly in Punjab and Karachi. However, the Fokker F27 was retired after a crash at Multan in 2006. [48] Later Anchan in his successors Abdal Khan had great influence though in the popular literature of Baltistan he is still alive as a dark figure by the nickname "Mizos" "man-eater". According to Chinese records from the Tang dynasty, between the 600s and the 700s, the region was governed by a Buddhist dynasty referred to as Bolü (Chinese: 勃律; pinyin: bólǜ), also transliterated as Palola, Patola, Balur. It presently consists of fourteen districts,[10][97] has a population approaching one million and an area of approximately 73,000 square kilometres (28,000 square miles), and shares borders with Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and India. Gilgit Baltistan is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including K2 the second highest peak in the world. Tibetan language spoken in Baltistan, in Gilgit–Baltistan of Pakistan and adjoining parts of Ladakh Balti (بلتی) is a language spoken in Baltistan, in the Gilgit Baltistan of Pakistan and adjoining parts of the disputed territory of Indian-administered Kashmir. The carvings were left by invaders, traders, and pilgrims who passed along the trade route, as well as by locals. Gilgit-Baltistan is part of the greater Kashmir region, which is the subject of a long-running conflict between Pakistan and India. In April 1948, the Council passed a resolution calling for Pakistan to withdraw from all of Jammu and Kashmir and India to reduce its forces to the minimum level, following which a plebiscite would be held to ascertain the people's wishes. [119] Other well known peaks include Masherbrum (also known as K1), Broad Peak, Hidden Peak, Gasherbrum II, Gasherbrum IV, and Chogolisa, situated in Khaplu Valley. Numbers in Balti. [35], Between 644 and 655, Navasurendrāditya-nandin became king of Palola Sāhi dynasty in Gilgit. Gilgit-Baltistan was ruled by many local rulers, amongst whom the Maqpon dynasty of Skardu and the Rajas of Hunza were famous. [80][79] Members of tribes had to obtain prior permission from the police to travel to any location and had to keep the police informed about their movements. If you find any mistake in it, please play your role and mention the correct information in the comments. Three of the world's longest glaciers outside the polar regions are found in Gilgit-Baltistan: the Biafo Glacier, the Baltoro Glacier, and the Batura Glacier. From the last few years, we have witnessed a dramatic downfall in the popularity of theses languages. According to Chinese court records, in 717 and 719 respectively, delegations of a ruler of Great Palola (Baltistan) named Su-fu-she-li-ji-li-ni (Chinese: 蘇弗舍利支離泥; pinyin: sūfúshèlìzhīlíní) reached the Chinese imperial court. Currently, flights are being operated by PIA to Gilgit on the brand-new ATR 42–500, which was purchased in 2006. [64] According to various scholars, the people of Gilgit as well as those of Chilas, Koh Ghizr, Ishkoman, Yasin, Punial, Hunza and Nagar joined Pakistan by choice. [70][71], On 1 January 1948, India took the issue of Jammu and Kashmir to the United Nations Security Council. In the late 600s CE, the rising Tibetan Empire wrestled control of the region from the Chinese. 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[18] In 2009, it was granted limited autonomy and renamed to Gilgit-Baltistan via the Self-Governance Order signed by President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, which also aimed to empower the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is my effort to enlist all the languages spoken in Pakistan. - tropical bryology Resources and Information", "Rock Carvings and Inscriptions along the Karakorum Highway (Pakistan) –- a brief introduction", "Climate of Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly Northern Areas)", "Weather of Gilgit, Skardu, Chitral, Chilas, Islamabad | Gilgit Baltistan - promoting culture and tourism", "Baltistan (region, Northern Areas, Kashmir, Pakistan)", "Gilgit (Kashmir region, Indian subcontinent)", "Top 10 Most beautiful plces to visit in Pakistan", "5 Most Beautiful Places To Visit in Gilgit Baltistan", "Census shows patterns the same across LoC", "Election : Gilgit-Baltistan – 8 Languages, 10 Ethnic Groups, 6 Districts, 4 Religious sects – 24 National Assembly Seats ! [36] Numerous Sanskrit inscriptions, including the Danyor Rock Inscriptions, were discovered to be from his reign. Three of the world's longest glaciers outside the polar regions are found in Gilgit-Baltistan. A population of just two million people speak more than ten different languages. Gilgit-Baltistan is administratively divided into three divisions: Baltistan, Diamer and Gilgit,[106] which, in turn, are divided into fourteen districts. The languages spoken here include Shina, Balti, Burushaski, Khowar, Wakhi and Domaki. Brown ensured that the treasury was secured and minorities were protected. Now, the Pashtu speakers are growing more than any native language speakers. After Pakistan's independence, Jammu and Kashmir initially remained an independent state. "The secretaries were more powerful than the concerned advisors," in the words of one commentator. By this time, according to Chinese records, the king of Little Palola was Mo-ching-mang (Chinese: 沒謹忙; pinyin: méijǐnmáng). Approximately 17 different languages are spoken in Gilgit Baltistan. [134] Pamir-Ian branch of Iranian Language. [43] The control of the region was left to the Tibetan Empire. Traditional dances include: Old Man Dance in which more than one person wears old-style dresses; Cow Boy Dance (Payaloo) in which a person wears old style dress, long leather shoes and holds a stick in hand and the Sword Dance in which the participants show taking one sword in right … Being the headquarters of the Gilgit-Baltistan almost of the key offices are located in Gilgit. The estimated population of Gilgit-Baltistan in 2013 was 1.249 million. English is Pakistan’s official language including Gilgit Baltistan. Shina is the largest language spoken in all districts of Gilgit Baltistan, including all its variations. [123] Approximately 14% of the population was urban. 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