Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged voters in Gilgit-Baltistan to support the party in the ongoing regional elections, promising greater political rights, employment opportunities, and constitutional protections for the people of the region.
In a message issued on polling day, Bilawal called on residents to come out of their homes and cast their votes in favor of the PPP’s election symbol, the arrow.
He said a PPP victory would help secure the right to governance, ownership, and jobs for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.
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The PPP chairman also pledged to extend the benefits and protections associated with the 18th Constitutional Amendment to Gilgit-Baltistan.
He said the region’s residents deserve equal opportunities and a stronger voice in decisions affecting their future.
Polling for the general elections on 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly began on Sunday morning and is continuing until 5:00 pm without interruption.
The election is being viewed as a significant political contest among major parties seeking influence in the strategically important region.
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Several political parties, including the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, are competing alongside independent candidates and regional political groups.
Authorities have implemented strict security arrangements across Gilgit-Baltistan to ensure peaceful polling and maintain law and order throughout the election process.
Security personnel have been deployed at polling stations, while election officials are overseeing the voting process.
Political observers believe the outcome of the election could shape the future direction of governance and development in Gilgit-Baltistan, where issues such as constitutional status, employment, infrastructure development, and local representation remain key concerns for voters.
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Gilgit-Baltistan has long sought greater constitutional recognition and political rights.
Successive governments have introduced reforms aimed at expanding local governance, but debates over the region’s constitutional status and representation within Pakistan’s federal structure continue.
The current election is expected to play an important role in determining which political party will lead efforts to address these longstanding issues while advancing development and public services in the mountainous region.
