Unofficial Results Show PPP Leading Gilgit-Baltistan Elections With 10 Seats
June 2026 | By Azad News
Unofficial and preliminary results from the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections show the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leading with 10 seats.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured six seats, while independent candidates—including PTI-backed independents—won seven constituencies.
Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) managed to win one seat according to the initial results released after polling concluded peacefully on Sunday evening.
Seat-Wise Breakdown
PPP: 10 seats
PML-N: 6 seats
Independents: 5 seats
PTI-backed independents: 2 seats
MWM: 1 seat
Election Overview
Polling for 24 general seats was completed peacefully under tight security arrangements across Gilgit-Baltistan.
The assembly consists of 33 total seats, including reserved seats for women and technocrats, filled later through proportional representation.
A total of 396 candidates contested the elections, with a large number running as independents, reflecting a highly competitive political environment.
The region has a registered voter base of over 963,000, with both male and female participation recorded across 10 districts.
Political Reactions
PPP leaders raised concerns over delays in the issuance of Form-45 and alleged irregularities in polling station management.
The party also accused authorities of voter list changes and administrative interference, calling for transparency in the counting process.
PTI-backed candidates also claimed irregularities, alleging that some polling stations showed unusually high turnout and delayed result reporting.
Both parties demanded that official results be released transparently along with proper documentation for verification.
Conclusion
The unofficial results indicate a closely contested election in Gilgit-Baltistan, with PPP holding a lead while other major parties and independents remain competitive.
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