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Baltistan Association of Adventure Tour Operators (BAATO) Announces New Cabinet for 2026–2028**

**SKARDU** — Following the successful conclusion of its elections held on April 30, 2026, in Skardu, the Baltistan Association of Adventure Tour Operators (BAATO) is pleased to announce its newly elected cabinet. The new leadership team has been appointed to serve a two-year term, dedicated to advancing the region's tourism sector and supporting local adventure operators.

The newly formed cabinet is as follows:

Executive Cabinet
* **Chairman (Lifetime):** Mr. Muhammad Iqbal
* **President:** Mr. Ayaz Ahmed Shigri
* **Senior Vice President:** Mr. Asghar Ali Porik
* **General Secretary:** Sakhawat Hussain
* **Finance Secretary:** Mr. Muhammad Ali
* **Joint Secretary:** Murtaza Ahmed
* **Secretary Information:** Ali Saltro
* **Head of Core Committee:** Mr. Muhammad Iqbal

**Regional Vice Presidents**
* **VP Ghanche:** Ms. Amna Hanif
* **VP Shigar:** Ahmed Naseeb
* **VP Skardu:** Mr. Sharif Sadpara
* **VP Kharmang:** Mr. Fida Ali
* **VP Islamabad:** Muhammad Iqbal Shigri

This leadership team, confirmed by the Chief Election Commissioner and the election committee, is set to lead BAATO for the next two years, focusing on the continued growth and professionalization of adventure tourism in Baltistan.

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