ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is set to arrive in Skardu on Sunday to launch a series of meetings and public engagements as political activity accelerates ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections.
According to Beyond Time News, Bilawal will land in Skardu at 2pm, where he will meet party candidates and office-bearers before beginning his campaign activities.
PPP Campaign Schedule in G-B
After arrival, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will hold organisational meetings in Skardu and later travel in a rally from Skardu Airport to Shah Villas, where he will stay overnight.
On Monday, he is scheduled to visit Shigar to address a public rally before returning to Skardu. He will also address a public gathering in Skardu on June 2 and is expected to travel to Gilgit later the same day.
PML-N Holds Parallel Campaign Activities
According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders are also actively campaigning across Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Khawaja Saad Rafique will address a gathering in Skardu
- Murtaza Javed Abbasi is scheduled for Gilgit
- Abid Sher Ali will speak in Diamer
- Abid Raza Kotla will also address supporters in Gilgit
Election Race Ahead of June 7 Polling
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections are scheduled for June 7, with political parties stepping up outreach efforts across key constituencies.
According to Beyond Time News, campaign activity has intensified as parties make final efforts to mobilize voters before polling day.
PTI Raises Travel Complaint
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser claimed he was prevented from reaching Islamabad Airport and missed his flight to Skardu for campaign activities.
Following the incident, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi approached the Supreme Appellate Court of Gilgit-Baltistan seeking judicial intervention.
Election Timeline
The Gilgit-Baltistan elections are set for June 7, 2026. The polls were earlier postponed from January due to severe weather conditions in the region.
K-P Chief Minister Seeks Judicial Intervention Over Gilgit-Baltistan Election Concerns
Conclusion
With major political parties actively campaigning, election activity in Gilgit-Baltistan has entered a decisive phase ahead of the June 7 polls. PPP, PML-N, and PTI are intensifying outreach efforts across the region.
According to Beyond Time News, the coming days are expected to be crucial for political mobilization in key constituencies.
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