Abstract
Sectarianism has badly influenced the Northern Areas of Gilgit Baltistan. Although the character of society in Baltistan region is mainly heterogeneous, yet every section of the society has remained nonviolent and cooperative with each other. However, in post 1970s era, the world saw a frightful fracture in the fabrics of social structure, when peaceful throngs started to think and treat others on the sectarian lines. Modern history has witnessed tremendous increase in unpleasant occurrence. It not only produced a wave of fear and hatred in the society but also distorted the existing political commotions. The ominous categorization of political factions on sectarianism has not only accelerated the hostilities in Gilgit Baltistan but has also shaken the trembling economy. This economic disparity between local and national level has created a strong sense of deprivation among the inhabitants of the region. In fact, Baltistan has no bona fid representation in the Parliament of Pakistan. Similarly, Gilgit Baltistan Legislative Assembly is incapable of legislation and judiciary of the region cannot exercise powers as compared to judiciary in other parts of the country. This situation is causing futile functioning of administration against sectarianism.

Muhammad Rizwan, Hafiz Nasiruddin. (2017) Roots of Sectarian Identity: A Pestering Factor in Gilgit-Baltistan, Putaj Humanities And Social Science, Volume-24, Issue-1.
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