The Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet approved a major expansion of the police force on Friday, creating 600 new posts and renaming the Counter-Terrorism Department as the Counter-Terrorism Unit. The cabinet also approved the transfer of nine roads spanning 461 kilometres to the National Highway Authority.
Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad chaired the cabinet meeting at the CM Secretariat in Gilgit. Officials later briefed the media on the decisions taken during the session.
The information minister said the cabinet approved both the renaming of the CTD to the CTU and the recruitment of 600 police personnel. The meeting also cleared rules and regulations for recruitment to posts from Grade 7 to 14, signalling a broader administrative effort to strengthen law enforcement in the region.
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— WAJAHAT ALI (@wajahatgilgiti) April 10, 2026Officials also reviewed the law-and-order situation in Gilgit-Baltistan. During the briefing, the cabinet expressed regret over the deaths of at least 20 people in clashes between protesters and security forces after unrest in Gilgit and Skardu. The information minister said a judicial commission investigating the incidents has made progress and that authorities will bring those responsible to justice.
The cabinet also decided to transfer nine roads in Gilgit-Baltistan to the National Highway Authority. The roads span a total of 461km, and GB residents will not have to pay tolls on them. The move could significantly affect road management in the region, where infrastructure remains vital for travel, trade and public access in mountainous areas.
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Beyond policing and roads, the cabinet received a briefing on the proposed Asan Khidmat Centre, which aims to provide public services under one roof for faster and more efficient delivery. It also approved steps to improve the fuel subsidy system for motorcyclists.
Officials said the cabinet deferred several other matters during the meeting. The range of decisions shows that the caretaker administration is trying to balance security, infrastructure and public service reforms simultaneously.
