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 […]
Gilgit-Baltistan elections
Barrister Gohar warns against sidelining PTI
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Thursday warned against excessive political pressure on his party, saying it should not be pushed to a point where it considers leaving the political system. He said continued restrictions on PTI activities could force the party to reassess its participation in parliament. The remarks come as political campaigning […]
Bilawal praises Zardari’s constitutional reforms
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, said the 18th Constitutional Amendment and the NFC Award enabled major development projects across Pakistan. Addressing an election rally in Diamer, he claimed that without these reforms, projects such as metro bus systems and Orange Line trains would not have been possible. He also urged Prime […]
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 […]
PTI leader Junaid Akbar detained during Gilgit-Baltistan election campaign
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar Khan was detained by authorities in Gilgit-Baltistan while participating in election campaign activities ahead of the region’s upcoming polls. According to reports, Gilgit-Baltistan Police took Junaid Akbar into custody in Hunza during a campaign visit. The incident occurred as political parties intensified their outreach efforts ahead of […]
Naqvi assures robust security for Gilgit-Baltistan elections
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Yar Muhammad Khan, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, to review preparations for the upcoming elections and overall security arrangements. During the meeting, both leaders discussed maintaining law and order, strengthening counterterrorism efforts, and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere across the region. They emphasized that transparent and secure elections […]
Gilgit-Baltistan elections scheduled for january 24
President Asf Ali Zardari has officially approved the schedule for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, setting the polling date for January 24, 2026, according to an official notification released on Friday. Following the president’s approval, the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan will issue a detailed election schedule, outlining constituency-wise dates, nomination deadlines, and campaign guidelines for […]