G.BALTISTAN: Gilgit-Baltistan’s 2026 general elections have produced a fragmented mandate, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) securing the highest number of seats but falling short of an outright majority.
Based on unofficial and unconfirmed results, the PPP won 10 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly, positioning itself as the largest political force in the region.
Following the results, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced that his party would seek to form the next government. In a message posted on social media, he thanked voters for their confidence and congratulated party supporters on the electoral success.
According to preliminary figures, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured six seats, while candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won two seats. Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) managed to capture one seat. Independent candidates performed strongly, winning five constituencies and placing themselves in a potentially decisive position during coalition negotiations.
Political observers believe the support of independents will be crucial in determining who ultimately forms the government, as no party has achieved a clear majority on its own.
Key Constituency Results
In Gilgit district, several prominent political figures recorded significant victories.
PPP’s Amjad Hussain Advocate won the Gilgit-I constituency with 10,594 votes, defeating PML-N’s Shafiq-ud-Din.
Meanwhile, former chief minister Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman of PML-N retained strong support in Gilgit-II, securing victory with 11,203 votes.
Independent candidate Syed Sohail Abbas triumphed in Gilgit-III.
While PPP candidates continued to perform strongly in Nagar, with Muhammad Ali Akhtar winning Nagar-I and Zulfiqar Ali Murad claiming Nagar-II.
Hunza-I was won by independent candidate Neknam Karim, while PPP’s Syed Taqeer Mehdi Shah emerged victorious in Skardu-I. The only MWM victory came in Skardu-II, where Muhammad Kazim narrowly defeated his rivals.
PPP also registered wins in Skardu-III, Skardu-IV, Kharmang, Shigar, and Ghizer-I. PML-N secured victories in both Astore constituencies, Diamer-IV, Ghizer-II, and Ghanche-I.
Independent candidates also achieved notable successes in Diamer-II, Ghizer-III, Ghanche-II, and Ghanche-III.
Party Position (Unofficial)
Party
PPP. 10
PML-N. 6
Independents. 5
PTI-backed Candidates. 2
MWM. 1
Results from some constituencies, including Diamer-I and Diamer-III, were still awaited at the time of reporting. The Election
Commission’s official announcement will determine the final composition of the assembly and clarify the path toward government formation.
With no party holding a majority, political negotiations and alliance-building are expected to intensify in the coming days as contenders seek enough support to establish the next Gilgit-Baltistan government.
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