The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to form the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan after emerging as the largest party in the region’s legislative assembly elections, according to unofficial results released following the June 7 vote.
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Based on Forms-47 issued by returning officers across all 24 constituencies, the PPP secured 11 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) followed with six seats, while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidates won two seats. Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), an ally of PTI, secured one seat, and independent candidates claimed four seats.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari welcomed the results, describing his party as the “single largest party” in the region. In a statement shared on social media, he thanked voters for their support and said the party would begin efforts to form the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Gilgit-Baltistan mein teeron ki barish. The Pakistan Peoples Party is emerging as the single largest party and we will be attempting to form government. I am grateful to the people for their trust and congratulations to Jiyalas on their victory.
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 7, 2026
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan ordered recounts in two constituencies and re-polling at selected polling stations in another constituency following complaints from candidates. Recounts have been scheduled in GBA-20 (Ghizer-II) and GBA-3 (Gilgit), while fresh polling will be conducted at three polling stations in GBA-16 (Diamer-II).
Several prominent political figures secured victories in their respective constituencies. PPP regional president Amjad Hussain won from GBA-1 (Gilgit), while former chief minister Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman of PML-N retained influence by winning GBA-2. PTI-backed independents also made gains in Gilgit and Hunza.
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The election results indicate a fragmented political landscape, but the PPP’s lead places it in a strong position to build a governing coalition. The final composition of the assembly could still be influenced by recount outcomes and the support of independent lawmakers, whose backing may prove important in shaping the next regional government.