Information Technology Dept. Gilgit-Baltistan

02/09/2026

Secretary IT Attends Closing Ceremony of Youth Skills Programme in Gilgit

GILGIT, 31 August 2026 — Secretary Information Technology, Gilgit-Baltistan, Mr. Zameer Abbas, attended the closing ceremony of the “Build AI Skills for Tomorrow, Today” project as Chief Guest at SDA Technology Hub, Gilgit.

The programme, implemented by SDA Technology Hub with support from the Pakistan–U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), trained over 100 youth and professionals from across Gilgit-Baltistan, with 50 participants receiving certificates at the ceremony.

Addressing the participants, the Secretary IT underscored the importance of understanding the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its expanding role in everyday life. He encouraged young people of the region to build on the skills gained through the programme and to see technology as a pathway to economic opportunity.

The Secretary appreciated the efforts of SDA Technology Hub and PUAN in expanding access to digital skills training in Gilgit-Baltistan, and reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen the region’s technology ecosystem and prepare its youth for a digital economy.

Representatives from the region’s IT industry, PUAN members, and participants’ families also attended the ceremony.

17/08/2026

Secretary IT, Mr. Zameer Abbas, addressed the gathering on behalf of the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan at an event organized by Huawei, EZY, and AIDCO at the Ramada Hotel.

14/08/2026

🇵🇰 یومِ آزادی مبارک!

Celebrating the spirit of freedom, unity and progress. Let us continue to build a stronger, smarter and digitally empowered Pakistan.

پاکستان زندہ باد 🇵🇰

Information Technology Department
Government of Gilgit-Baltistan

12/08/2026

Another Milestone in Digital Governance

A significant milestone in the digital transformation journey of Gilgit-Baltistan has been achieved with the inauguration of the GB Citizen Complaint Portal by Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, H.E. Mr. Amjad Hussain.
The portal is designed to strengthen citizen engagement, transparency, accountability, and responsive governance by providing citizens with a streamlined digital channel to submit, track, and follow up on their complaints and concerns.

The initiative reflects the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan’s commitment to bringing public services closer to citizens through technology and ensuring that their voices are heard through an accessible, transparent, and accountable digital platform.

The Information Technology Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, continues to drive digital innovation and develop citizen-centric solutions that contribute to a more responsive, connected, and digitally empowered Gilgit-Baltistan.

07/08/2026

Strengthening Cybersecurity Capacity | IT Department GB & GB-CERT

Professionals and officers from the Information Technology Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, including members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Computer Emergency Response Team (GB-CERT), successfully participated in and completed the 3-Day Cybersecurity Training for Government Officials.

The intensive training featured expert-led sessions and hands-on exercises covering Network & Web Security, Pe*******on Testing, Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR), AI & LLM Security, AI Governance, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), OSINT, Mobile Security & Forensics, Data Centre Security, Cloud Security, and Cyber Incident Response.

The participation of IT Department and GB-CERT officers reflects the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan's continued commitment to strengthening institutional cybersecurity capacity, enhancing incident response readiness, and protecting the region's growing digital infrastructure.

As Gilgit-Baltistan continues its digital transformation journey, GB-CERT, under the Information Technology Department, plays an important role in building cyber resilience and strengthening preparedness against emerging cyber threats.

The successful completion of the training marks another step towards developing a skilled, resilient, and security-conscious digital ecosystem for Gilgit-Baltistan.

Information Technology Department
Government of Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan Computer Emergency Response Team (GB-CERT)

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
عالمی یومِ ٹیلی مواصلات و معلوماتی معاشرہ کے موقع پر میں گلگت بلتستان کے عوام، بالخصوص نوجوانوں، آئی ٹی ماہرین اور ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن شعبے سے وابستہ افراد کو مبارکباد پیش کرتا ہوں۔ اس سال عالمی دن کا موضوع “Digital Lifelines: Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World” یعنی ’’ڈیجیٹل لائف لائنز: ایک مربوط دنیا میں مضبوطی و پائیداری کا فروغ‘‘ ہے، جو موجودہ دور کے تقاضوں سے مکمل ہم آہنگ ہے۔

گلگت بلتستان حکومت نے انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی اور ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن کے شعبے میں تاریخی اقدامات کا آغاز کیا ہے تاکہ دور افتادہ علاقوں کو بھی جدید ڈیجیٹل سہولیات سے منسلک کیا جا سکے۔ حکومت کی کوششوں سے پہلی مرتبہ یونیورسل سروس فنڈ (USF) پاکستان کے منصوبوں کا دائرہ گلگت بلتستان تک توسیع پا رہا ہے، جس سے علاقے میں انٹرنیٹ اور موبائل کنیکٹیویٹی کے فروغ میں نمایاں بہتری آئے گی۔

اسی طرح گلگت بلتستان میں 5G سروسز کے ٹیسٹ ٹرائل کی منظوری بھی دی جا چکی ہے اور بہت جلد آکشن کا مرحلہ بھی مکمل ہوگا جو خطے کی جدید ڈیجیٹل ٹیکنالوجی کی جانب ایک اہم پیش رفت ہے۔ حکومت گلگت بلتستان ٹیلی کام کمپنیوں کے لیے سازگار ماحول فراہم کر رہی ہے تاکہ سرمایہ کاری، نیٹ ورک توسیع اور جدید مواصلاتی سہولیات کی فراہمی کو یقینی بنایا جا سکے۔

ہمارا عزم ہے کہ گلگت بلتستان کو ڈیجیٹل ترقی کے قومی دھارے میں شامل کرتے ہوئے نوجوانوں کے لیے آئی ٹی، فری لانسنگ، آن لائن تعلیم، ٹیلی میڈیسن اور ای گورننس کے نئے مواقع پیدا کیے جائیں۔ ایک مربوط، جدید اور ڈیجیٹل طور پر مستحکم گلگت بلتستان ہی ہمارے روشن مستقبل کی ضمانت ہے۔

~ غلام عباس
نگراں وزیر اطلاعات و انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی
گلگت بلتستان

07/05/2026

A productive consultation session was conducted by the Ministry of IT&T to deliberate and finalize the extension of the Universal Service Fund (USF) initiatives to Gilgit-Baltistan.
Representatives from key stakeholder organizations, including the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Gilgit-Baltistan Council, and the Information Technology Department GB, actively participated in the session and shared valuable recommendations to strengthen and expand telecommunication and digital connectivity services across the region.

30/04/2026

Secretary of the IT Department, Mr. Zameer Abbas, visited Public School and College Jutial, Gilgit, upon the request of the Principal. During the visit, the Principal briefed him on the proposed establishment of an IT Hub within the institute.

In support of this initiative, the Secretary IT generously donated five PCs to help strengthen the institution’s technological infrastructure and promote digital learning.