Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Raja Shahbaz Khan announced on Wednesday that the region’s long-delayed local government (LG) elections have been scheduled to be held on August 2. General elections for the region’s legislative assembly were scheduled for Jan 24, 2026, while LG polls – announced after a gap of more than 20 years – […]
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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 […]
LG elections in Gilgit-Baltistan on Feb 14
Chief Election Commissioner Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Shahbaz Khan has announced the schedule for the local government elections. According to the announced schedule polling will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026. A public notice in this regard will be issued on December 19, 2025, while nomination papers will be submitted from December 22 to December 26, […]