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The newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution demanding that the center grant the region provisional provincial status, a call that has been made previously.
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution urging the federal government to grant provisional provincial status and constitutional rights to the region's people.
India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over its plans to hold elections for the 'Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly'. India reiterated its stance that Pakistan must vacate the region, which it considers part of its territory.
Lawmakers in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have requested the federal government to establish a special climate fund, calling for compensation, water royalty, and a plan for glacier protection. The opposition leader also called for a probe into the use of existing climate funds.
The newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have been sworn into office. This marks the official start of their tenure in the regional legislative body.
Over 650 candidates, none of whom are women, have filed nomination papers for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections scheduled for June 7.
Four newly elected independent members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). The IPP had previously failed to secure any seats in the elections despite fielding candidates.
Pakistan's PPP has called for the immediate issuance of an election schedule for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, as polls face a months-long delay with the Election Commission yet to decide on a timeline.