Driving digital governance, ICT infrastructure resilience, and tech entrepreneurship across Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Information Technology Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, serves as the apex public authority tasked with creating a robust, modern digital ecosystem. Established to modernize administrative workflows and bridge geographic barriers through technology, the department formulates ICT policies, deploys centralized e-governance solutions, and builds high-bandwidth connectivity networks across all 10 districts.
By orchestrating strategic partnerships with premier national institutes like NUST, PTA, and USF, we ensure that citizens in even the most remote valleys have seamless access to digital public services, freelance hub infrastructure, and emerging tech education.
Paperless workflows & digital public administration
Gigabit fiber ring & satellite connectivity backbones
Certified courses in AI, MERN & Cloud DevOps
Seed capital grants & state co-working facilities
To establish Gilgit-Baltistan as a premier regional technology and innovation hub, harnessing sustainable ICT solutions to drive socio-economic growth, foster transparent governance, and empower youth with world-class digital skills regardless of gender or geographic location.
Key historical milestones shaping Gilgit-Baltistan's digital transformation journey.
Initial formation of the IT Directorate under the Secretariat to oversee government computerization and telecom coordination.
Partnered with USF and telecommunication operators to connect Gilgit, Skardu, and Hunza with main optical fiber backbones.
Enacted comprehensive legislation for digital land cadastres, automated zakat management, and IT incubator parks.
10+ live state portals operational, over 25,000 youth trained, and 10 state-backed freelance co-working spaces live with solar backbones.