Islamabad – In a significant development ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, a decision has been made not to deploy Islamabad Police personnel to the region for election security duties. According to police officials, the Gilgit-Baltistan government had formally requested the deployment of Islamabad Police personnel for the upcoming elections, and staff from various departments had … Read more
Local Government Elections return to Gilgit Baltistan after 21 years Gilgit-Baltistan is set to hold local government elections on August 2, 2026, Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan announced on Wednesday. The announcement marks a historic milestone for the region, as these elections will be the first local government polls to take place in Gilgit-Baltistan in 22 years. … Read more
PPPP Leads with 23 Candidates, PML-N Follows with 22 Gilgit: As Gilgit-Baltistan prepares for its landmark Assembly Elections 2026, the political landscape of the region is coming into sharp focus, with major national parties, emerging political forces, and a massive wave of independent candidates all vying for seats in what promises to be one of … Read more
For the guidance of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, here is the complete list of candidates jointly backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its ally Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), along with their electoral symbols for all 24 constituencies. GBA-1, Gilgit-I: Ilyas Siddiqui — Election Symbol: Tent GBA-2, Gilgit-II: Ateeq Pirzada — Election Symbol: Transformer GBA-3, Gilgit-III: Suhail … Read more
Pakistan and China Celebrate a Diamond Diplomatic Friendship In the annals of modern diplomacy, few bilateral relationships have endured as steadfastly — or grown as consequentially — as the one between Pakistan and China. This year, 2026, marks a historic milestone: the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, a … Read more
Prince Rahim’s visit reinforces commitment to development and pluralism Gilgit-Baltistan witnessed an extraordinary display of devotion and celebration during the recent visit of His Highness Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. The three-day visit, his first to the region since assuming the Imamat, drew hundreds … Read more
