The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) emerged as the leading political force in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, according to preliminary and unofficial results released after voting concluded across the region on Sunday. Read More: GB polling concludes peacefully: PPP, PML-N and PTI claim leads The election process remained largely peaceful, with voters turning out in significant numbers […]
Gilgit Baltistan Election
Two killed in firing incident at PML-N rally in Gilgit-Baltistan
At least two people were killed and two others injured after a firing incident during a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) election rally in the Tangir area of Gilgit-Baltistan, police said on Friday. Read More: Gilgit–Baltistan election campaign reaches final stretch The incident took place during a campaign rally ahead of the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, […]
Pakistan rejects India’s comments on Gilgit-Baltistan elections
Pakistan on Friday strongly rejected India’s remarks regarding the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, describing the statements as baseless and reaffirming its longstanding position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Read More: Bilawal demands same-day elections across country In a statement, the Foreign Office said India’s assertions about the electoral process in Gilgit-Baltistan were unfounded and reflected an […]
AJK sets July 27 date for general elections
The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has announced July 27, 2026, as the date for general elections to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and released a detailed election schedule. According to an official notification, polling will take place across all constituencies of the Legislative Assembly from 8:00am to 5:00pm on July […]
Gilgit-Baltistan election campaign reaches final stretch
Election campaigning for the Gilgit-Baltistan general elections entered its final day on Friday, with political parties intensifying efforts to attract voters ahead of polling scheduled for June 7. Read More: Gilgit–Baltistan to hold local government elections after 18 years As the campaign period nears its conclusion, major political parties are holding rallies and public meetings across the region […]
Bilawal seeks heavy public mandate to protect GB’s rights
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday urged Gilgit-Baltistan voters to give his party a “heavy” mandate by securing a majority in order to safeguard the region’s rights. Bilawal was addressing a rally in Ghizer, amid a series of rallies across GB as the PPP and other political parties have, over the past few days, ramped […]
PPP needs majority to secure GB rights: Bilawal
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday urged voters in Gilgit-Baltistan to give his party a strong majority in upcoming elections. He said a decisive mandate was essential to protect the region’s rights and fulfill key promises. The appeal comes as political parties intensify campaigning ahead of Sunday’s polls in the mountainous region. Addressing a public […]
Nawaz’s visit changes political landscape in GB, says Azma
Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari has said that an extraordinary level of enthusiasm is being witnessed among the people of Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of the upcoming elections, with political activity reaching its peak across the region. She stated that the arrival of Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Nawaz Sharif in Gilgit-Baltistan has dramatically changed […]
Long-delayed GB polls scheduled August 2
Gilgit-Baltistan’s Election Commission announced that long-delayed local government elections will be held on August 2. The decision matters because residents have not elected local bodies for 22 years. Voters across the region will choose representatives for councils and municipal institutions. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan said the […]
Gilgit-Baltistan to hold local government elections after 18 years
Gilgit-Baltistan will hold local government elections on August 2, marking the return of grassroots democracy after an 18-year gap. Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan announced the schedule on Wednesday and confirmed that election authorities have completed initial arrangements for the long-awaited polls. The development is expected to strengthen local representation and improve public participation […]