Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan
Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, an administrative territory of Pakistan, are held under Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018. The Election Commission Gilgit-Baltistan is responsible of conducting elections in Gilgit-Baltistan.[1] Since 2009, four provincial elections have been conducted.[2]
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is the unicameral legislature of Gilgit-Baltistan. It consists of 33 members, elected on twenty-four general seats, six seats reserved for women, and three for technocrats.
Gilgit-Baltistan does not have representation in the Parliament of Pakistan because of its link to Kashmir conflict, although bills have been submitted in the Senate of Pakistan to give it an interim provincial status.[3]
Assembly Elections
Assembly Elections are conducted in every five years. Since 2009, four elections have been conducted. Results of each elections with maps are shown below:
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| 2009 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election | ||||||
| Party | General | Women | Technocrats | Total | +/- | |
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| Pakistan Peoples Party | 12 | 4 | 2 | 20 | new | |
| Jamiat Ulema Islam F | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Pakistan Muslim League (Q) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Pakistan Muslim League (N) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Balwaristan National Front | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Total | 24 | 6 | 3 | 33 | ||
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| 2015 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election | ||||||
| Party | General | Women | Technocrats | Total | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Muslim League (N) | 15 | 4 | 2 | 21 |  19 | |
| Islami Tehreek Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Pakistan Peoples Party | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |  19 | |
| Jamiat Ulema Islam F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Balwaristan National Front | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Total | 24 | 6 | 3 | 33 | ||
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| 2020 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election | ||||||
| Party | General | Women | Technocrats | Total | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf | 16 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 21 | |
| Pakistan Peoples Party | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| Pakistan Muslim League (N) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | |
| Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jamiat Ulema Islam F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |  | |
| Balwaristan National Front | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | |
| Total | 24 | 6 | 3 | 33 | ||
References
- ↑ "ELECTION COMMISSION GB". ecgb.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ↑ "Pakistan: Third elections begin in Gilgit-Baltistan". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
- ↑ "G-B province bill submitted in Senate secretariat". The Express Tribune. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
File:Flag of Gilgit Baltistan (2011-Present).png Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan | |
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See also: Elections and referendums in Pakistan | |