Gilgit Baltistan Assembly elections to be held on august 18

Dunya News

Gilgit Baltistan Assembly elections to be held on august 18

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi has approved the date for the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections according to which the elections in Gilgit-Baltistan will be held on August 18 this year.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, President Dr. Arif Alvi has approved august 18 for the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections.

The Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly had been dissolved on June 24 after the completion of its five year tenure. According to the constitution general elections for the legislative assembly must be held within 60 days. The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission is authorized to hold elections in 24 constituencies of Gilgit-Baltistan.