Gilgit Baltistan Scouts

Paramilitary force of Pakistan

The Gilgit−Baltistan Scouts is a Civil Civil armed force of Pakistan, tasked with law enforcement in the nominally autonomous territory of Gilgit-Baltistan and border guard duties. The force was formed in 2003 under the control of the Interior Ministry of Pakistan. Still, it claims a tradition dating back to the Gilgit Scouts formed during the British Raj era.[2] However, the earlier Scouts unit is now a full infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army (see Northern Light Infantry Regiment, which mostly operates in the same region as the current Scouts.

Gilgit Baltistan Scouts
گلگت بلتستان سکاؤٹس
Common name GB Scouts
Flag of the Gilgit−Baltistan Scouts
Motto The Defenders of the North[source?]
Agency Overview
Preceding agencies
Annual Budget Rs. 2.1 billion (2020)[1]
Legal personality Governmental agency
Jurisdictional Structure
Federal agency Pakistan
Governing body [[Ministry of the Interior]]
General nature
Operational Structure
Overviewed by Pakistan Army
Headquarters Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan
Elected officer responsible Rana Sanaullah, Minister of Interior
Agency executive Director General, Brig Yasir Javed
Parent agency Civil Armed Forces
Website
www.gilgitbaltistanscouts.gov.pk

Appearance

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The formal headwear of the scouts is somewhat similar to the ones worn by the Pakistan Rangers Punjab.

Operations and Internal Security

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Since its creation, the force has performed operational and Internal Security tasks. The Special Composite Task Force formed to protect the Karakoram Highway is commanded by the Gilgit−Baltistan Scouts. The Force also participated in recent operations in Waziristan.

References

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  1. "Federal Budget 2020–2021: Details of demands for grants and appropriations" (PDF). National Assembly of Pakistan. p. 2531. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  2. Hussain, Ejaz. "History of Gilgit Baltistan Scouts (GB Scouts)". gilgitbaltistanscouts.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 8 January 2017.