Four independent GB lawmakers join IPP ahead of government formation

Four newly elected independent members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have joined Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party following a meeting with party president Abdul Aleem Khan. The lawmakers include Anwar Ali from GBA-23 Ghanche-II, Dr Asad Shafiq from GBA-24 Ghanche-III, Muhammad Dilpazeer from GBA-15 Diamer-I, and Aman Ali Amir from GBA-21 Ghizer. Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party announced in a post on X on Tuesday and congratulated the newly joined members. گلگت بلتستان اسمبلی میں اہم پیش رفت ، 4 نو منتخب آزاد اراکین اسمبلی کی عبدالعلیم خان سے ملاقات، استحکام پاکستان پارٹی میں شمولیت کا اعلان1/2#IstehkamePakistanParty #IPP #GilgitBaltistan #AbdulAleemKhan #GBAElection2026 #foryou #viral #trending pic.twitter.com/F69LRwNvMp — Istehkam-E-Pakistan Party (@istehkamPK) June 16, 2026 Abdul Aleem Khan, who also serves as a federal minister, said the party’s entry into the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly for the first time marks a positive step, adding that the party is committed to contributing to the region’s development through dedication and transparency. In the general elections held on June 7, the IPP had fielded candidates in 16 constituencies across Gilgit-Baltistan but failed to secure any direct victories. The inclusion of these four independent lawmakers is expected to strengthen the party’s presence and could prove crucial in shaping the formation of the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan. GB election results withheld in key constituencies until re-polling