Every CNIC registered in Gilgit-Baltistan opens with the digit 7. What follows narrows it down: the second digit picks the division, the third the district.
GILGIT DIVISION · 71× · 6 DISTRICTS
BALTISTAN DIVISION · 72× · 5 DISTRICTS
COMMON QUESTIONS
Which CNIC numbers belong to Gilgit-Baltistan?
Any CNIC whose first digit is 7 was registered in Gilgit-Baltistan. The register lists 11 district codes for the province, running from 711 to 725.
The province digit is the one part of the prefix that is officially documented and definitive.
How many divisions does Gilgit-Baltistan have in the CNIC scheme?
The coding scheme uses 2 divisions for Gilgit-Baltistan: Gilgit Division, Baltistan Division.
The second digit of a CNIC selects the division, and the third selects the district inside it.
Does a Gilgit-Baltistan CNIC code prove domicile there?
No. The prefix records the place of registration, not residence or domicile. Domicile is a separate certificate issued by the district administration, and moving house does not change the number already printed on a card.
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Sources. Administrative data adapted from Wikipedia (CNIC, Administrative units of Pakistan, Districts of Pakistan) under CC BY-SA 4.0, with changes; prefix mapping cross-checked against public administrative and community-compiled lists. Reviewed 2026-09-02. Full sources, accuracy and ethics. Unofficial reference — not affiliated with NADRA, and not proof of identity or domicile.