PESHAWAR: According to Beyond Time News, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has rejected the results of the Gilgit-Baltistan general elections, terming them unacceptable.
Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar alongside Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and PTI leader Asad Qaiser, he said the outcome raised serious concerns over transparency.
Call for Political Consultation
Fazlur Rehman urged the federal government to take all political parties into confidence on key national matters, including law and order.
He emphasized the need for consensus-driven decision-making on electoral and governance issues.
Opposition Reaction
Other opposition parties have also raised objections to the election process, alleging irregularities and delays in result announcements.
Several leaders have called for probes and accused authorities of influencing the electoral outcome, claims the government has rejected.
GB Elections 2026: PPP Leads as Results from Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Seats Continue to Roll In
Election Outcome
Unofficial results show the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leading with 11 seats in the 24-member Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, followed by PML-N, PTI, independents, and allied groups, with no party securing a clear majority.
FAQs
What did Fazlur Rehman say?
He rejected the Gilgit-Baltistan election results, calling them unacceptable.
Who joined him at the press conference?
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and PTI leader Asad Qaiser.
What is the main opposition demand?
They called for transparency and political consultation on national issues.
Who is leading the GB elections?
PPP is leading with 11 seats in unofficial results.
Has the government responded?
The government has rejected allegations of irregularities and called the elections fair.
