Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly's First Session Held, Newly Elected Members Take Oath

The first session of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly was held today. During this session, the newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly took their oath. This event constitutes a major political development and a significant update for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly.

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Following the oath-taking of its newly elected members, the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on Monday elected Advocate Amjad Hussain of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) as the new chief minister unopposed.

Earlier in the session, the assembly elected the PPP’s Imran Nadeem Shigri as Speaker and the PML-N’s Malik Kifayatur Rehman as Deputy Speaker. Subsequently, Hafeezur Rehman of the PML-N was declared the Leader of the Opposition in the house.

Updated: 8:26 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

Among the 30 newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly who took their oath on June 22 were six members from the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).

Updated: 5:41 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

Updated: 12:00 PM PKT — June 22, 2026

Thirty newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly were sworn in, including 21 on general seats, six women on reserved seats, and three technocrats. The session was administered by the outgoing speaker.

Following the elections, a new coalition government is set to be formed by the PPP, which secured 13 seats, and the PML-N, with nine seats. The IPP, holding six seats, will also support the alliance. PPP’s Advocate Amjad Hussain is expected to become the chief minister, with Imran Nadeem as speaker and PML-N’s Malik Kifayat as deputy speaker.

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