Four newly elected independent members of G-B Assembly join IPP

IPP fielded candidates in several constituencies during elections but did not secure victory in any seat

Four newly elected independent members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on Tuesday announced their decision to join the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) following a meeting with party president. Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan.

The lawmakers who announced their affiliation with the party include Anwar Ali, elected from G-BA-23 Ghanche-II; Dr Asad Shafiq, elected from G-BA-24 Ghanche-III; Muhammad Dilpazeer, elected from GBA-15 Diamer-I;. Aman Ali Amir, elected from GBA-21 Yasin.

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#trendingpic.twitter.com/F69LRwNvMp

The development is significant in the context of ongoing political consultations. alliance-building efforts as parties seek to strengthen their position ahead of the government formation process in G-B.

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IPP had fielded candidates in several constituencies during the elections but did not secure a victory in any seat. The inclusion of the four independents, however, gives the party a presence in the newly elected assembly. could influence political negotiations in the coming days.

گلگت بلتستان اسمبلی میں اہم پیش رفت ، 4 نو منتخب آزاد اراکین اسمبلی کی عبدالعلیم خان سے ملاقات استحکام پاکستان پارٹی میں شمولیت کا اعلان#IstehkamePakistanParty#IPP#IPPOfficial#Gilgit#GilgitBaltistan#AbdulAleemKhan#GBAElection2026#foryou#viral#trending#newsupdatespic.twitter.com/jRE80b2ppa

According to unofficial results of the June 7 elections. the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured 10 out of 24 seats in the G-B Legislative Assembly. Following the victory, delegations of the PPP. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz held meetings in G-B to discuss proposals for forming a government following the elections. Senior leaders from both sides engaged in detailed consultations on power-sharing arrangements and governance proposals.

A broadopposition alliance, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, rejected the results of the G-B elections, alleging widespread rigging. manipulation, and announced plans for protests and further political action.

Congratulating the PPP on victory. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said thatthe PML-N would sit on opposition benches in the G-B,but its elected members would vote in favour of the PPP to enable it to form the government. He assured full support from the PML-N for the PPP in the government formation process.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed PM Shehbaz's statement and expressed his gratitude.

In a statement,Bilawal said that recognising the PPP's majorityin G-B reflected continuity of democratic traditions. hailed the prime minister's invitation to form the government as a "positive step".

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"As a result of a consensus agreement, the positions of governor. deputy speaker of G-B will be allocated to the PML-N," he was quoted as saying. "The PPP will utilise all its capabilities to serve the people of G-B."

He added that the PPP would fully dedicate its efforts to serving the people of the region. addressing their concerns.

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