President Dr Arif Alvi Monday approved the appointment of Syed Mehdi Shah as the Governor of Gilgit Baltistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The president gave the approval on the advice of the prime minister in line with Section 33(3) of the Gilgit Baltistan Order 2018.

Dr Alvi had accepted the resignation of Raja Jalal Hussain on June 24, 2022.