Gilgit — Amjad Hussain Advocate, the newly elected Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, will take the oath of office today in a ceremony that has drawn top leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to the region, including party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Oath-Taking Ceremony at Chinar Bagh
The ceremony will be held at Chinar Bagh, Gilgit, where Governor Syed Mehdi Shah will administer the oath of office to the incoming Chief Minister. The event marks the formal installation of Advocate as the region’s chief executive, following his election by the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Arrival
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Skardu on a commercial flight yesterday to attend the ceremony, where he was received by the Governor and the Chief Minister-elect. From Skardu, the PPP Chairman travelled by road to Gilgit to take part in the day’s proceedings.
Ahead of the oath-taking, Advocate — who also serves as President of the Pakistan Peoples Party in Gilgit-Baltistan — hosted a dinner in honour of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The dinner was attended by members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly, along with senior national and local leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party, underscoring the significance the party has placed on the transition of power in the region.
Political Context
Advocate’s oath-taking comes as the culmination of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly Elections 2026, in which the PPP emerged as a key player in the coalition that formed the new government. His installation as Chief Minister is expected to be followed by further announcements regarding cabinet formation and the new administration’s policy priorities for the region.
Further details on the oath-taking ceremony, including remarks from the Chief Minister and party leadership, will follow as the event unfolds today.