PML-N wins six seats to become second largest party, IPP emerges as third
GB Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Raja Shahbaz Khan. Photo: Courtesy — Radio Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan said on Wednesday that results from all 24 constituencies had been finalized almost 10 days after the elections, with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) emerging as the largest party in the assembly with 11 seats.
The statement came after the election commissioner announced decisions on two pending election petitions today, declaring PPP candidate Ataullah of GBA-16 Diamer and PML-N candidate Rana Farman of GBA-13 Astore as successful candidates.
Rival candidates had approached the GB Electoral Commission, challenging the Form 47 results through formal petitions.
In a statement, Khan said the PPP had won 11 seats, while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won six seats to become the second largest party.
He said the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) had become the third largest parliamentary group after four successful independent candidates joined the party after the elections. The Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) won one seat, while two independent candidates backed by the PTI were also elected.
According to the constituency-wise results cited by the chief election commissioner, PPP GB president Amjad Hussain Advocate won from GBA-1 Gilgit while PML-N GB president Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman was elected from GBA-2 Gilgit.
PTI-backed independent candidates Suhail Abbas Shah and Neknam Karim were declared winners in GBA-3 and GBA-6, respectively.
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Khan said PPP candidates won in GBA-4, GBA-5, GBA-7, GBA-9, GBA-10, GBA-11, GBA-16 and GBA-17, while MWM candidate Meesam Kazim emerged victorious in GBA-8.
PML-N candidates were declared successful in GBA-13, GBA-14, GBA-18, GBA-20 and GBA-22 besides GBA-2.
Independent candidates won in GBA-15, GBA-21, GBA-23 and GBA-24. Khan said the four later joined the IPP.
The chief election commissioner said the electoral process for the 24 general seats had already been completed. He added that notifications for general headquarters will be issued once the remaining formalities are completed.
Khan also said that the allocation of nine reserved seats (six for women and three for technocrats) would be carried out according to each party’s representation in the assembly, after which a final notification would be issued.
CPDH
The announcement came a day after the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concern over the Election Commission’s handling of Britain’s recent election process, particularly its decision to suspend re-run elections in five constituencies shortly after ordering it and proceeding to announce the final results.
In a post on X, the HRCP said it had observed the elections and withheld its final assessment pending recount processes and consolidation of results.
The HRCP, which observed the recent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and had withheld its assessment pending the recount processes and final consolidation of the results, expresses serious concern over the decision of the Election Commission to suspend elections in five Gilgit-Baltistan…
– Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) June 16, 2026
The human rights body said the “initial decision to re-vote had led some opposition parties and candidates to allege that the recount and related measures could be used to influence the results and shape the formation of the government.”
He added that “abrupt changes of this nature risk reinforcing existing perceptions of political interference and weakening confidence in electoral administration.”
The HRCP urged the electoral commission to “publicly clarify the legal and factual basis for both decisions” and ensure that “all disputes are resolved through transparent and credible mechanisms.”
A day earlier, four newly elected independent members of the GB Assembly announced their decision to join the IPP following a meeting with party president and federal minister Abdul Aleem Khan.
Lawmakers who announced their affiliation to the party include Anwar Ali, elected from GBA-23 Ghanche-II; Dr. Asad Shafiq, elected from GBA-24 Ghanche-III; Muhammad Dilpazeer, elected from GBA-15 Diamer-I; and Aman Ali Amir, elected from GBA-21 Yasin.
Coalition
A broad opposition alliance, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, rejected the GB election results, alleging widespread fraud and manipulation, and announced plans for protests and further political action.
Congratulating the PPP on the victory, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the PML-N would sit on the opposition seats in the GB, but its elected members would vote in favor of the PPP to allow it to form the government. He assured the full support of the PML-N to the PPP in the government formation process.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz’s statement and expressed his gratitude.
In a statement, Bilawal said recognizing the PPP majority in Britain reflected the continuity of democratic traditions and praised the prime minister’s invitation to form a government as a “positive step.”
“As a result of a consensus agreement, the posts of GB governor and vice president will be allocated to the PML-N,” he said. “The PPP will use all its capabilities to serve the people of Britain.”
He added that the PPP will fully dedicate its efforts to serving the people of the region and addressing their concerns.
