{"id":1270,"date":"2026-06-11T15:38:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:38:36","slug":"ppp-pml-n-discuss-formula-to-form-gb-govt-in-gilgit-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/ppp-pml-n-discuss-formula-to-form-gb-govt-in-gilgit-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"PPP, PML-N discuss formula to form GB govt in Gilgit meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong>: Delegations of the PPP and the PML-N met in Gilgit-Baltistan to discuss proposals for forming a government in the region after the recent elections, the parties said on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PPP is all set to form a government in the region after it gained 11 out of 24 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legi\u00adslative Assembly, according to unofficial results (Forms-47) of the June 7 elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key leaders of the PPP and the PML-N, which secured six seats, met in Gilgit to hold detailed deliberations on proposals related to the formation of the upcoming GB government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its statement, the PPP claimed a \u201cmajor breakthrough\u201d in the process, saying that the parties decided to present the proposals for government formation to their respective central leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It said the discussions also pertained to political cooperation, along with various national and domestic issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PPP delegation asserted that the people of GB had given it the mandate by \u201cmaking it the largest party\u201d, its statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party leaders stated that all decisions on government formation will be made keeping in view democratic principles, political consultations and public interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, the PML-N statement said that \u201cseveral proposals came under consideration and it was agreed to move forward with the consultation process\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It noted that the future course of action would be determined after the proposals are reviewed and both parties\u2019 central leadership were taken into confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPP Secretary General Nayyer Hussain Bukhari, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah were part of the PPP delegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main contender for the chief minister\u2019s slot from the PPP, its GB chapter president Advocate Amjad Hussain, was also present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PML-N side included Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam and its GB President Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman, also a former chief minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per Forms-47 issued by returning officers from 24 constituencies, the PPP bagged 11 seats in the elections, with the PML-N trailing with six seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The candidates backed by the PTI won two seats, and its ally Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) was victorious in one seat. Independent candidates secured four seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consolidation of the results has been barred until re-polling at certain polling stations in five constituencies is complete \u2014 Skardu-II (GBA-8), Ast\u00adore-I (GBA-13), Diamer-I (GBA-15), Diamer-II (GBA-16) and Diamer-III (GBA-17).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Delegations of the PPP and the PML-N met in Gilgit-Baltistan to discuss proposals for forming a government in the region after the recent elections, the parties said on Thursday. 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