PPP set to form G-B govt as Bilawal hails PM's support

Discussions also covered broader political cooperation as well as regional and national issues

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's statement regarding the formation of a government in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). expressed his gratitude, as the PPP moved closer to forming the administration in the region.

The prime minister said the PML-N would sit on opposition benches in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly,. 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.

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

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

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

The PPP chairman particularly thanked the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, saying they had entrusted the party with a mandate to safeguard their property rights, employment rights,. constitutional rights.

"The Pakistan Peoples Party will fulfil this responsibility effectively and with dedication," he concluded.

A day earlier, delegations of the PPP. PML-N held meetings in Gilgit-Baltistan 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.

In a statement. the PPP said the talks were a "major breakthrough", saying both parties had agreed to present their recommendations before their respective central leaderships.

The discussions also covered broader political cooperation as well as regional and national issues.

It is pertinent to note that the development follows the PPP securing 11 out of 24 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly. according to unofficial Form-47 results of the June 7 elections, placing it in a position to lead the next government.

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