Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission
Coverage of Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission in the Nexus archive.
- GB Election Commission postpones local bodies polls to Sept 27 due to Muharram
The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission postponed local bodies polls from August 2 to September 27, 2026, to avoid clashing with Muharram and Chehlum of Imam Hussain. The nomination scrutiny date was extended to August 10, 2026, and the elections will cover 1,343 wards with candidates required to be at least 25 years old and affiliated with a party.
- Protests block Karakoram Highway for third day over re-polling, delayed GB poll results
Protests blocking the Karakoram Highway in Diamer and other areas continued for a third day over re-polling and delayed official results in Gilgit-Baltistan elections. Supporters of PPP candidate Attaullah in GBA-16 Diamer-II demanded the counting of postal ballots and cancellation of re-polling, alleging the Election Commission's decision was an 'excess and robbery' of public mandate.
- PPP leads GB poll tally despite crying foul
The PPP leads in 10 constituencies in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, followed by PML-N in six and independents in five. PTI-backed independents and MWM candidates also hold leads, while PPP and PTI accuse officials of vote-rigging and delayed paperwork.
- Election campaigning ends in GB as 48-hour ban comes into force
The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission prohibited all election-related activities 48 hours before the June 7 legislative assembly elections, enforcing a ban on rallies, gatherings, and canvassing. Security measures and logistical arrangements were confirmed to ensure free, fair, and peaceful polling, with officials emphasizing compliance with election laws.