The Pakistan Peoples Party announced on Saturday that it and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz had reached an agreement to form the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan together.
In a post on X, PPP said: “After detailed consultations, mutual trust and consensus between the local leadership and organizations of PPP and PML-N in Gilgit-Baltistan, a decision has been taken to form a government under political cooperation. Both parties have expressed their resolve to move forward together, prioritizing political stability, public welfare and promotion of democratic value and welfare.”
In Gilgit-Baltistan, a detailed consultation between the local leadership of the Pakistan People’s Party and the Muslim League (N) has decided to establish mutual trust and consensus, the two parties have agreed to establish a government in the name of peace, welfare and democratic values… pic.twitter.com/w9JRfdCk62
— Pakistan Peoples Party – PPP (@PPP_Org) June 20, 2026
It said it would get the seat of chief minister while the governor, leader of opposition and deputy speaker of the GB assembly would go to the PML-N.
“The public mandate formula agreed upon by the two parties is a manifestation of mutual consultation and political harmony. PPP and PML-N agree that political stability is essential to address the challenges facing the country and especially Gilgit-Baltistan, resolve public issues, accelerate the development process and further strengthen the democratic institutions.
“Both parties have reaffirmed their commitment that they will work together, above personal and party interests, for national interest, public service and the strengthening and prosperity of Pakistan. This decision to form a coalition government is seen as an important step towards promoting political tolerance, national unity and democratic continuity through which effective, stable and people-friendly governance will ensure the declaration of the Baltist government,” Gilbert said.
The PPP has secured the majority of seats emerging as the largest party in the assembly with 24 members, followed by the PML-N with six seats.
Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has emerged as the third largest parliamentary group after four independent candidates elected in different constituencies joined its ranks.
At the national level, the post-election situation had prompted political coordination between the parties. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had congratulated the PPP on its position as the leading party in GB and hinted that the PML-N would sit in the opposition while supporting the PPP in forming the government.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had welcomed the development and described it as continuation of democratic norms and expressed gratitude for the cooperation. He said his party would focus on addressing governance challenges and public concerns in the region.
