ISLAMABAD:The 73rd Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan is being celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour today (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 held at Helipad Ground in Gilgit.