ISLAMABAD ( June 20, 2026): Pakistan People's Party has decided to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan with other parties, sources say that the People's Party wants the involvement of other parties for a stable government in GB. PP sources say that the PPP leadership has given the green signal for the formation of a coalition government in GB, and sources have claimed that the Stability Pakistan Party will be part of the Gilgit-Baltistan government. Sources close to the matter say additional details are expected to emerge soon.

Context and History

The backdrop to this story helps explain both the urgency and the broader implications.

According to the sources, the People's Party is close to settling matters with the Pakistan Party, and the two are continuing to discuss the power-sharing formula.

The IPP has demanded 2 ministries of the GB Assembly, however, PP will hold it in one ministry and other parliamentary positions.

Reactions and Responses

The reaction from the broader community of observers has been significant.

However, the PP leadership will approve IPP's joining the GB government, the leaders of both parties have met, the president of People's Party Gilgit-Baltistan is expected to meet with Bilawal Bhutto in two days, Amjad Hussain will give a briefing to the chairman on government formation.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, according to the sources, upon the approval of PP leadership, the power sharing formula will be decided from IPP, Tehreek-e-Insaf and MWM will not be encompassed in the GB government.

Policy Implications

The ripple effects of what has occurred are expected to reach well beyond the initial story.

People's Party is in contact with successful independent candidates from Gilgit-Baltistan, two successful independent candidates are expected to join PP soon, whereas based on to sources, matters were settled with 3 independent candidates in this regard, one independent candidate joined IPP after dealing with PP.

Significantly, it should be noted that the People's Party has won 11 general seats in Gilgit-Baltistan, it will get 4 women seats in the GB Assembly, and two technocrat seats are projected to get.

The Road Ahead

The developments detailed here represent only the latest chapter in an ongoing story. As more information becomes available, the full picture is expected to come into sharper focus for those following the situation.