GILGIT: The 73rd Independence Day of Gilgit Baltistan HAS been celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour on Sunday.
It was on this day in 1947, when people of Gilgit Baltistan led by Gilgit Scouts stood against Dogra Governor, Brigadier Ghansara Singh and arrested him.
They also announced liberation of Gilgit-Baltistan from Dogra rule and hoisted national flag of Pakistan.
The main function of the day will be held at Helipad Ground in Gilgit.
Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Gilgit Baltistan, to grace the occasion.
Radio Pakistan Gilgit and Skardu arranged special programs to mark the day.
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