Gilgit-Baltistan Elections 2026 Live Update: 693 Candidates Submit Papers, Vote on June 7

Gilgit Baltistan Election 2026 Candidates — A total of 693 candidates from 24 constituencies have submitted nomination papers for Gilgit Baltistan General Election 2026. Polling will be held on June 7, 2026. This is double the share of the previous 2020 elections (331 candidates). 645 male and 19 female candidates are in the fray. This detailed report by Gilgit Media highlights the constituency details, schedule, important faces and political dynamics.

Distribution of 693 Candidates

Election Commission Gilgit-Baltistan official data:

• Total Candidates: 693
• Male: 645
• Female: 19
• Comparison to 2020 election: 331 → 693 (doubled increase)
• Women in 2020: Only 3 → 19 in 2026 (great increase)

Number of candidates by constituency

Most Candidates:

• Golgat-2: 65 Candidates (Top)
• Astur-2: 57 candidates
• Ghazar-2: 42 candidates

Lowest Candidates:

• Diamer-4: 12 candidates (very few)

Important Dates of Election Schedule

Date	process
21-28 April 2026	Scrutiny of Nomination Papers
May 2, 2026	Appeal Deadline
May 10, 2026	Edited Candidate List
May 11, 2026	Last Date for Withdrawal of Nomination Papers
May 12, 2026	Assignment of Election Marks
June 7, 2026	Day of Polling (8 am to 5 pm)
8-9 June 2026	Official Result Announcement

Seat Allocation

Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly consists of 33 seats:

• 24 General Seats — Through Direct Election
• 6 reserved seats for women — by vote of elected members
• 3 Technocrat Seats — On Specific Eligibility

Main political parties

• Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI): Got two-thirds majority in 2020, now in federal opposition
• Pakistan People’s Party (PPP): President Zardari’s party, major influence in Gilgit
• Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N): Federal Government Party
• Jumiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F): Strength in Diamar and some districts
• Independent candidate: Prominent presence in every constituency

2020 to 2026 — What Changed?

• Change from PTI to PML-N Government in the Federation
• Khalid Khurshid’s incompetence has affected PTI’s reputation
• Inflation and unemployment became major election issues
• The agenda of making Gilgit-Baltistan the fifth province is still under discussion
• New development projects with China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Essential Information for the Public

• Keep your voter card ready — only government ID cards can be voted on
• Send your 13 digit CNIC number to 8300 to know your polling station
• Polling Time: 8 AM to 5 PM
• Election Commission GB Toll Free Number: 0800-05050
• Election Commission Website: ecgb.gov.pk

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Election Commission Gilgit-Baltistan (ecgb.gov.pk), Pamir Times, Islamabad Post, AbbTakk News, Pakistan Today.