Leadership of Gilgit-Baltistan
Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan
Amjad Hussain Azar
Amjad Hussain Azar is the current Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. The official Government of Gilgit-Baltistan portal currently identifies him as Chief Minister.
Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan
Syed Mehdi Shah
Syed Mehdi Shah is the current Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan. The official Government of Gilgit-Baltistan portal currently identifies him as Governor.
Key Departments
Services & General Administration
General administration, government services, personnel and provincial administrative affairs
Home & Prison
Internal security, law and order, prisons and related public safety administration
Planning & Development
Regional development planning, development programs and project coordination
Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries
Agriculture, livestock, fisheries and related rural economic development
School Education
School education, public schools and education administration
Health
Healthcare services, hospitals and public health programs
Local Government & Rural Development
Local government administration and rural development programs
Finance
Regional budget, public finance, expenditure and financial management
Forest, Wildlife & Environment
Forests, wildlife conservation, environmental protection and biodiversity
Law & Prosecution
Legal affairs, legislation and provincial prosecution services
Minerals, Industries, Commerce & Labour
Mineral resources, industry, commerce, investment and labour affairs
Tourism, Sports & Culture
Tourism development, sports, culture and heritage activities
Revenue, Zakat, Ushr, Excise & Cooperatives
Revenue administration, Zakat, Ushr, excise and cooperative-sector affairs
Water & Power
Water resources, electricity generation, distribution and power development
Communication & Works
Roads, government buildings, communications and public infrastructure
Implementation & Coordination
Implementation, interdepartmental coordination and government program monitoring
Food
Food supply, procurement, storage and food security administration
Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority
Disaster preparedness, emergency management, mitigation and response
Information
Government information, media relations and public communication
Social Welfare, Population Welfare & Women Development
Social protection, population welfare and women-focused development programs
Anti-Corruption
Prevention and investigation of corruption-related complaints and cases
Board of Revenue
Land administration, revenue matters and property-related government records
Information Technology
Information technology, digital government and technology infrastructure
Water Management & Irrigation
Water management, irrigation systems and agricultural water resources
Higher, Technical & Special Education
Higher education, technical education and special education services
Public Services
Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Portal
ACTIVEGB Finance Department
ACTIVEGB Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
ACTIVERescue 1122 Gilgit-Baltistan
ACTIVEGB School Education / EMIS
ACTIVEGilgit-Baltistan Government Departments
ACTIVEGB Government Notifications
ACTIVEGB Government Downloads
ACTIVEImportant Helplines
Gilgit-Baltistan Government – Overview
The Gilgit-Baltistan Government is the regional government of the northernmost territory of Pakistan, operating under the federal parliamentary system. It is headed by the Chief Minister, who is the chief executive of the region.
The region has 14 districts and is governed through various departments and ministries that work together to provide public services, maintain law and order, and ensure the well-being of over 1.5 million citizens.
This portal provides quick access to Gilgit-Baltistan Government departments, public services, leadership, and important helplines. Bookmark this page for easy reference.
Last Updated: September 17, 2026