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403 candidates in the race as Gilgit-Baltistan heads to polls
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Gilgit-Baltistan: Preparations for the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Legislative Assembly elections have been finalised, with polling scheduled to take place on Sunday.
- According to election authorities, voting will be held across 10 districts in the region’s three divisions.
- Election Commission data shows that 272 independent candidates and 131 candidates representing various political parties are taking part in the polls.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Gilgit-Baltistan: Preparations for the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Legislative Assembly elections have been finalised, with polling scheduled to take place on Sunday.
According to election authorities, voting will be held across 10 districts in the region’s three divisions. A total of 403 candidates are contesting elections in 24 constituencies.
Election Commission data shows that 272 independent candidates and 131 candidates representing various political parties are taking part in the polls.
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