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Gilgit-Baltistan seeks Islamabad police support for peaceful elections
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan government has sought additional personnel from Islamabad Police to help ensure the peaceful conduct of the Assembly General Elections 2026, scheduled for June 7.
- According to sources, the Federal Interior Ministry is reviewing a request from the Gilgit-Baltistan government to deploy Islamabad Police personnel for election security duties across the region.
- The ministry is expected to approve the deployment of up to 1,000 federal police officers to Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan government has sought additional personnel from Islamabad Police to help ensure the peaceful conduct of the Assembly General Elections 2026, scheduled for June 7.
According to sources, the Federal Interior Ministry is reviewing a request from the Gilgit-Baltistan government to deploy Islamabad Police personnel for election security duties across the region.
The ministry is expected to approve the deployment of up to 1,000 federal police officers to Gilgit-Baltistan.
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