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The seven-decade argument over what Gilgit-Baltistan is, and who its people get to vote for.
10 reports on file
Diamer-Bhasha, Dasu costs rise by Rs1.9 trillion, NA told
The Ministry of Water Resources blames exchange-rate changes and says a revised PC-I has been submitted, while cement, diesel and steel prices have jumped.
India protests to Pakistan over Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections
Indian state broadcaster DD News gives no date, venue or level for the representation, and reports no response from Islamabad.
Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister opens law department website
The site is meant to put the region's legislation online, but the report gave no web address, cost or launch date.
Sindh offers NICVD support to upgrade GB cardiac hospital
Murad Ali Shah proposes an MoU between the Gilgit-Baltistan government and the Karachi institute after GB chief minister Amjad Hussain Azar seeks help with facilities.
GB Assembly, National Assembly adopt Black Day resolutions
Dawn reports both houses passed resolutions marking the 27 October date, but carries no text, no movers and no vote counts.
Gilgit-Baltistan fixes December 5 for municipal corporation polls
A Minute Mirror report gives the polling date but not the number of corporations, wards or voters involved, nor which body issued the schedule
Muqam says AJK constitutional stages completed, urges dialogue
Federal minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan welcomed the election of Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan as president and asked groups to avoid protests.
GB Assembly legislating in haste, says Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman
The politician accused the provincial government of using its numerical majority to push legislation through the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly.
Polling under way for 23 Gilgit-Baltistan seats
Arab News reports limited details about the vote, with no clarity yet on constituencies or the nature of the election.
GB Assembly approves Rs218.8 billion budget
The Rs218.845 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 carries a projected deficit of Rs52.65 billion, according to Express Tribune.