Government Formation in Gilgit-Baltistan: A Formula Agreed — But an Unusual One

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GILGIT: A power-sharing formula for government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan has been finalised between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Under the arrangement, the Chief Minister and Speaker will come from PPP, while the Governor and Deputy Speaker will go to PML-N. The deal was struck following an unusually lengthy meeting … Read more

PPP, IPP Hold Talks on Formation of the next Government in Gilgit-Baltistan

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Senior leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) held formal consultations in Gilgit on Friday, marking a decisive moment in the post-election political process as both parties moved closer toward a coalition arrangement for the formation of the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan. Senior Leaders at the Table The meeting brought … Read more

All Speculation Ends: PM Shehbaz Invites PPP to Form Government in Gilgit-Baltistan

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday put an end to weeks of political speculation by formally inviting the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan, announcing that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would support the PPP from the opposition benches. In an official statement, the Prime Minister acknowledged that the PPP … Read more

PML-N’s Abdul Jahan Wins GBA-15 in Razor-Thin Victory; Former Speaker Nazir Ahmed Loses Seat

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GHIZER: PML-N’s Abdul Jahan has won the GBA-15 constituency in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections by a narrow margin, securing 7,153 votes according to the official Form-47 released by the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan. PPP’s Nazir Ahmed Advocate finished a close second with 7,034 votes — just 119 votes behind the winner — while independent candidate … Read more

PML-N’s Farman Ali Wins GBA-13 Astore-I Amid PTI Allegations of Rigging, Demand for Re-Poll

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ASTORE: PML-N’s Farman Ali has won the GBA-13 Astore-I constituency in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, securing 7,252 votes according to the official Form-47 released by the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan. PTI-backed independent candidate Shahida Khursheed finished second with 6,800 votes, while PPP’s Fahad Hanif Khan came third with 5,823 votes. A total of 13 candidates … Read more

Aman Ali Wins GBA-21 Yasin: First-Time Independent Candidate Defeats PPP and PML-N Veterans in GB Elections 2026

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Young First-Time Candidate Aman Ali Stuns Political Veterans in Yasin GILGIT-BALTISTAN: In a stunning electoral upset, independent candidate Aman Ali emerged victorious from GBA-21 (Yasin), defeating two seasoned political stalwarts in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Elections 2026. A total of 20 candidates contested the seat, making it one of the most competitive constituencies in the region. … Read more

PPP, PML-N Agree to Form Coalition Government in Gilgit-Baltistan

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GILGIT: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have decided to form a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan, sources confirmed. According to sources, the two parties have agreed to model the alliance on the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) arrangement at the federal level. Under the proposed power-sharing deal, the Chief Minister’s office will … Read more

Election Commission Annuls Polling at Three Stations in GBA-16, Re-Poll Ordered for June 15

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DIAMER: The Election Commission has declared polling null and void at three polling stations in GBA-16 and ordered re-polling at stations located in Gechi, Thor Khaya, and BHU Thor Seri in the Diamer region. The decision was made on the basis of an application filed by candidate Imam Malik and a report submitted by the … Read more

Polling Annulled at Women’s Station in Thak, GBA-15 Diamer-I, Poll Set for June 15

CHILAS: The Election Commission has declared polling null and void at the women’s polling station in Loshi Thak, GBA-15 Diamer-I (Chilas), following a deterioration in the law and order situation during election day. Approximately 200 votes had been cast at the station before the polling process was disrupted. In light of the situation, the Election … Read more

GB Elections: Recount and Postal Ballot Count Scheduled in GBA-20 Ghizer-II

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GHIZER: The Returning Officer for GBA-20 Ghizer-II has formally announced a recount of ballot papers along with counting of postal ballots, following an application submitted by contesting candidates Nazir Ahmed and Safdar Ali. According to an official notice issued on Monday, the recount and postal ballot count will take place on June 9, 2026, at … Read more