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  GILGIT: Unofficial and preliminary results of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections indicate that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the leading political force, securing victory in 10 of the 24 directly contested constituencies. According to the preliminary results, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) follows with six seats, while independent candidates have won seven constituencies, including two candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) managed to secure one seat. Polling for the 24 general seats concluded peacefully on Sunday evening under strict security arrangements across the region. The elections were held after a four-month delay attributed to harsh winter weather conditions in Gilgit-Baltistan . The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly consists of 33 seats, including 24 elected through direct voting, six reserved for women, and three reserved for technocrats and professionals. Political parties will nomina...

  GILGIT, June 2: The Election Commission on Tuesday released the final list of candidates for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly General Elections 2026, confirming that a total of 403 candidates will contest elections across the region’s 24 constituencies. According to the official data, 272 candidates are contesting as independents, while 131 candidates are representing various political parties. The figures reflect a strong presence of independent candidates in the electoral race, alongside participation from major national and regional political parties. Among the political parties, the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) has fielded the highest number of candidates with 23 contestants, followed closely by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) with 22 candidates. The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has nominated 15 candidates, while the Pakistan Muslim League (PML) has fielded 11 candidates. Other parties participating in the elections include Islami Tehreek Pakistan a...