Baloristan

historic region of Pakistan

Baloristan (Gilgit-Chitral) is the name of a region of Northern Areas of Pakistan. It borders Pakistan's North-West Frontier to the west, Afghanistan and China to the north, Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir to the east, leading to the frozen wastes of the Third Pole.

A map of Balawaristan, and its three regions.

The central administrative unit of Baloristan, Gilgit Agency.