The most recent development in Gilgit-Baltistan is the operationalization of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), as reported by Dawn on February 14, 2026. This move comes amid heightened security concerns following a terrorist attack on a Frontier Works Organization (FWO) vehicle in the Tangir valley. The CTD has been established with an initial force of 250 officers, and recruitment for an additional 600 positions is underway to bolster the unit's capabilities. SSP Tanveerul Hassan, appointed as the head of CTD Gilgit-Baltistan, stated that the department consists of four wings, including investigation and intelligence, to handle terrorism-related cases across the region. The federal government had approved the establishment of this unit in September of the previous year, with the aim of addressing 'critical gaps in human and technical resources' as noted by Dawn. However, funding challenges remain, with recurring expenditures placed on the resource-strapped regional government.