Vote counting is underway for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections after polling concluded at 5:00 p.m. across the region. Non-official and provisional results have started to emerge from various constituencies.
A total of 403 candidates contested the elections. Voter turnout remained strong throughout the day, with long queues observed at polling stations in many areas.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
PPP is showing strong performance in several constituencies, especially in Skardu and parts of Nagar.
Key leads/wins:
- GBA-4 (Nagar-1) — Win
- GBA-7 (Skardu-1) — Win
- GBA-9 (Skardu-3) — Leading
- GBA-11 (Kharmang) — Leading
- GBA-12 (Shigar) — Leading
- GBA-17 (Diamer-3) — Leading
- Strong presence in multiple Skardu seats
👉 PPP appears relatively strong in Skardu region and parts of Nagar & Kharmang.
🟩 Pakistan Muslim League (N) – PML-N
PML-N is leading or competitive in many constituencies, especially in Gilgit, Astore, and Ghizer.
Key leads:
- GBA-2 (Gilgit-2) — Leading
- GBA-3 (Gilgit-3) — Leading
- GBA-13 (Astore-1) — Very close lead
- GBA-14 (Astore-2) — Extremely close lead
- GBA-16 (Diamer-2) — Leading
- GBA-18 (Diamer-4) — Leading
- GBA-19 (Ghizer-1) — Narrow lead
- GBA-22 (Ghanche-1) — Leading
👉 PML-N is strongest in Gilgit, Astore, Ghizer, and parts of Diamer.
🟨 Independent Candidates
Independent candidates are performing surprisingly strongly and could be decisive in government formation.
Key leads/wins:
- GBA-5 (Nagar-2) — Leading
- GBA-6 (Hunza) — Leading
- GBA-15 (Diamer-1) — Leading
- GBA-20 (Ghizer-2) — Leading
- GBA-21 (Ghizer-3) — Leading
- GBA-23 (Ghanche-2) — Strong lead
- GBA-24 (Ghanche-3) — Win
👉 Independents are especially strong in Hunza, Ghizer, and Ghanche, and may play a kingmaker role.
🟦 Other Parties
- IPPs (Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party):
- Competitive in several seats (notably Diamer-2)
- Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM):
- Leading in Skardu-2 and Skardu-4
- JUI-F:
- Limited second positions in a few constituencies
📌 Key Political Takeaways
- The contest is mainly between PPP and PML-N
- Independents are highly influential and may decide government formation
- PPP is relatively strong in Skardu and Nagar
- PML-N dominates Gilgit, Astore, and Ghizer trends
- Many seats are still partial results, so final outcome may change
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