PTI, PPP allege irregularities in Gilgit-Baltistan elections as results pour in
Key takeaways
- The controversy surfaced as the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan directed all returning officers for the 24 constituencies to issue certified Form-45s and ensure full compliance with election rules.
- The chief election commissioner said Form-45s were being issued at all polling stations where vote counting had been completed.
- According to unofficial and non-final results from 18 of the 24 constituencies, PPP secured the largest number of seats, winning nine.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan PTI, PPP allege irregularities in Gilgit-Baltistan elections as results pour in Unofficial results from 18 of 24 constituencies show PPP leading with 9 seats, followed by independent candidates By Tariq Moin Siddiqui | Waqar Satti | Web Desk | Published June 08, 2026
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Monday raised concerns over the transparency of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, alleging delays in the announcement of results, irregularities in the issuance of Form-45s and attempts to alter electoral outcomes, as unofficial results started pouring in.
The controversy surfaced as the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan directed all returning officers for the 24 constituencies to issue certified Form-45s and ensure full compliance with election rules.