– President Asif Ali Zardari inspecting the guard of honour during the ceremony marking the 78th Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan. Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah is also present. APP31-011125GILGIT: November 01 Previous Post President Asif Ali Zardari addressing a meeting of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Gilgit-Baltistan chapter at the Governor House. Next Post President Asif Ali Zardari witnessing a paragliding display during the ceremony marking the 78th Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan.