Pakistan Peoples Party

The Gilgit-Baltistan government presented a Rs20.478 billion interim budget for the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year and requested Rs258.95 billion from the federal government to address development and infrastructure needs, citing challenges like geographical conditions and limited resources.

MQM-P warns of potential protests if the federal government does not ensure implementation of its 2022 agreement with PPP on Sindh-related issues. The 18-point deal, signed before a coalition ousted Imran Khan, remains unfulfilled, with MQM-P leader Farooq Sattar urging the Centre to act under its constitutional role.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed PM Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan after the PPP won 11 of 24 seats in the GB Legislative Assembly. PM Shehbaz assured PML-N support for the PPP government, with PML-N members voting in favor and securing the governor and deputy speaker positions. Bilawal thanked the people of GB for their trust in the PPP.

PPP leaders oppose proposals to place Karachi under federal control or amend the 18th Constitutional Amendment, arguing such moves would undermine provincial rights and constitutional stability. They emphasized the importance of maintaining the 18th Amendment's provisions for provincial autonomy and criticized the federal government for failing to meet constitutional obligations regarding financial allocations.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan after securing 11 out of 24 seats in the Legislative Assembly elections. The Election Commission ordered recounts in two constituencies and re-polling in some polling stations following allegations of irregularities. PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari declared victory, stating the party is the 'single largest party' in the region.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari pledged to secure ownership rights and 18th Constitutional Amendment protections for Gilgit-Baltistan during a campaign rally ahead of June 7 elections. He highlighted legislation converting 28,000 square miles of government land into common land and urged voters to support PPP to maintain these rights.