BALTISTAN: THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES AND UNFORTUNATE REALITIES – A CULTURAL AND SOCIO HISTORICAL ANALYSIS

Authors

  • Shoaib Malik Bachelor of Public Administration QAU, Islamabad Author
  • Asif Abbas MPhil, Scholar NIPS, QAU, Islamabad Author
  • Mushahid Hussain Bachelor of Economics QAU, Islamabad Author
  • M. Junaid MPhil Economics PIDE, Islamabad Author
  • M.Shahbaz MPhil Economics QAU, Islamabad Author
  • Shakeel Ahmed Author

Abstract

Baltistan, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, is a land of rich history, deep- rooted traditions, and strategic geopolitical importance. This paper examines the socio-historical evolution of Baltistan, highlighting its cultural resilience and the challenges faced by its people due to geographic isolation, political marginalization, and limited access to modern infrastructure. While Baltistan is often romanticized for its scenic beauty and ancient heritage, its developmental constraints are rarely acknowledged in mainstream discourse. This research offers a nuanced understanding of the dual realities that define Baltistan today.

Keywords: Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, culture, socio-history, development, marginalization, Pakistan

Additional Files

Published

2025-07-31

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Research Consortium Archive

Section

Articles

How to Cite

BALTISTAN: THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES AND UNFORTUNATE REALITIES – A CULTURAL AND SOCIO HISTORICAL ANALYSIS. (2025). Research Consortium Archive, 3(3), 436-452. https://www.rc-archive.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/208