The PML-N wins six seats and becomes the second party, the IPP emerges as the third.
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 the 24 constituencies were finalized almost 10 days after the polls, 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 today announced decisions on two pending election petitions, 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 UK Electoral Commission, challenging the Form 47 results through formal petitions.
In a statement, Khan said the PPP secured 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) emerged as 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 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 of GBA-3 and GBA-6 respectively.
Read: Four newly elected independent members of the UK 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 won in GBA-8.
PML-N candidates were declared passed 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 later joined the IPP.
The Chief Election Commissioner said the election process for all 24 general seats has now been completed. He added that notifications for general seats would be issued once the remaining formalities are completed.
Khan also said the allocation of nine reserved seats – six for women and three for technocrats – would be done based on the representation of each party in the assembly, after which a final notification would be issued.
HRCP
The announcement comes a day after the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) raised concerns over the Election Commission’s handling of the recent electoral process in Britain, particularly its decision to suspend re-polling in five constituencies soon after ordering it and proceed with announcing the final results.
In an article on X, the HRCP said it observed the election and suspended its final assessment pending the recount process and consolidation of results.
The HRCP, which observed the recent Gilgit-Baltistan elections and suspended its assessment pending the recount process and final consolidation of the results, expresses deep concern over the Election Commission’s decision to suspend the recount in five Gilgit-Baltistan…
– Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) June 16, 2026
The rights body said “the initial decision of the re-vote had led some opposition parties and candidates to claim that the recount and associated measures could be used to influence the results and shape the formation of the government.”
It adds that “abrupt changes of this nature risk reinforcing existing perceptions of political interference and weakening confidence in election administration.”
The HRCP urged the electoral commission to “publicly clarify the legal and factual basis of the two decisions” and ensure that “all disputes are resolved through transparent and credible mechanisms.”
A day earlier, four newly elected independent members of the UK Assembly announced their decision to join the IPP following a meeting with party chairman and federal minister Abdul Aleem Khan.
Legislators who announced their party affiliation include GBA-23 Ghanche-II lawmaker Anwar Ali; 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 party, has rejected the British election results, 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 in favor of the PPP to allow it to form the government. He assured the PML-N’s full support 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 the recognition of the PPP majority in Britain reflected the continuity of democratic traditions and welcomed the prime minister’s invitation to form government as a “positive step”.
“Following a consensual agreement, the posts of Governor and Vice President of the United Kingdom will be given to the PML-N,” he was quoted as saying. “The PPP will use all its capabilities to serve the people of Britain.”
He added that the PPP would fully devote its efforts to serving the people of the region and addressing their concerns.
