Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan
The Chief Minister is elected by the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly to serve a five-year term as the head of the provincial government. Gilgit-Baltistan was granted autonomous status and a legislative assembly in 2009, having been previously directly governed by Islamabad.
List of all Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan
Here is the list of Chief Ministers of Gilgit-Baltistan:
| Syed Mehdi Shah | |
| Entered Office: 11 December 2009 Left Office: 11 December 2014 Tenure: 5 years Political Party: PPP Notable: First Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, focused on establishing the administrative framework and initiating development projects to improve the socio-economic conditions of the region. |  |
| Sher Jehan Mir (Caretaker) | |
| Entered Office: 12 December 2014 Left Office: 26 June 2015 Tenure: 6 months and 14 days Political Party: Caretaker Notable: Oversaw the province during the interim period, ensuring a smooth transition to the next elected government while maintaining administrative stability. |  |
| Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman | |
| Entered Office: 26 June 2015 Left Office: 23 June 2020 Tenure: 4 years, 11 months, and 28 days Political Party: PML-N Notable: Focused on infrastructure development, improving education and healthcare services, and enhancing connectivity within the region. |  |
| Mir Afzal (Caretaker) | |
| Entered Office: 24 June 2020 Left Office: 30 November 2020 Tenure: 5 months and 6 days Political Party: Caretaker Notable: Managed the province during the caretaker period, ensuring a smooth electoral process and administrative continuity. |  |
| Khalid Khurshid | |
| Entered Office: 1 December 2020 Left Office: 4 July 2023 Tenure: 2 years, 7 months, and 3 days Political Party: PTI Notable: Focused on economic development, tourism promotion, and addressing key regional issues, including infrastructure and governance improvements. |  |
| Gulbar Khan | |
| Entered Office: 13 July 2023 Tenure: Ongoing Political Party: PTI Notable: Current Chief Minister, concentrating on continuing development projects, enhancing regional connectivity, and improving the overall socio-economic conditions of Gilgit-Baltistan. |  |
The Chief Ministers of Gilgit-Baltistan have been instrumental in shaping the region’s governance and development since its autonomous status was granted in 2009. Each leader has contributed to the region’s progress, addressing various socio-economic challenges and striving for sustainable development. The evolving leadership reflects the dynamic political landscape and the ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.