PML-N wins six seats to become second largest party, IPP emerges as third largest
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 the results of all 24 constituencies had been finalized almost 10 days after the poll, in which the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) emerged 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 from GBA-16 Diamer, PML-N candidate Rana Farman from GBA-13 Astore as the successful candidates.
Rival candidates had approached the UK Electoral Commission and contested the Form-47 results through formal petitions.
In a statement, Khan said the PPP had secured 11 seats, while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won six seats to become the second largest party.
He said that 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 PTI-backed independent candidates were also elected.
According to the constituency wise results quoted 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 successful in GBA-3 and GBA-6 respectively.
Read: Four newly elected independent members of the GB Assembly join the IPP
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 secured victory 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 all four subsequently joined the IPP.
The Chief Election Commissioner said the election process for all 24 general seats had now been completed. He added that notifications about the general seats would be issued after the completion of the remaining formalities.
Khan also said that the allotment of nine reserved seats — six for women and three for technocrats — would be done according to each party’s representation in the assembly, after which a final notification would be issued.
HRCP
The announcement came a day after the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concern over the Electoral Commission’s handling of the recent election process in the UK, particularly its decision to suspend re-polling in five constituencies shortly after ordering it and continue to publish the final results.
In a post on X, the HRCP said it had observed the election and withheld its final assessment pending recount processes and consolidation of results.
The HRCP, which observed the recent Gilgit-Baltistan elections and had withheld its assessment pending recount processes and the final consolidation of results, expresses grave concern over the Election Commission’s decision to suspend re-polling in five Gilgit-Baltistan…
— Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) June 16, 2026
The rights body stated that “the original runoff decision had led some opposition parties and candidates to claim that recounts and related measures could be used to influence results and shape government formation.”
It added that “abrupt changes of this nature risk reinforcing existing perceptions of political interference and weakening confidence in the electoral administration.”
The HRCP called on the Electoral Commission to “publicly clarify the legal and factual basis of 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 after a meeting with party president and federal minister Abdul Aleem Khan.
The legislators who announced their affiliation with the party include Anwar Ali, elected from GBA-23 Ghanche-II; Dr. Asad Shafiq, selected 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 results of the UK election, alleging widespread fraud and manipulation, and announced plans for protests and further political action.
Congratulating the PPP on its victory, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the PML-N would sit on the opposition benches in the UK but its elected members would vote for the PPP to enable it to form the government. He assured full support of PML-N to 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 the recognition of the PPP’s majority in GB reflected the continuity of democratic traditions and hailed the Prime Minister’s invitation to form the government as a “positive step”.
“As a result of a consensus agreement, the posts of governor and vice-chairman of GB will be awarded to PML-N,” he was quoted as saying. “The OPP will use all its capabilities to serve the people of GB.”
He added that the PPP would fully dedicate its efforts to serve the people of the region and address their concerns.
