Pakistan Rejects India’s Remarks on Gilgit-Baltistan Elections, Reaffirms Kashmir Position

Pakistan has publicly rejected India's recent statements concerning the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, labeling them as 'baseless'. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad issued a statement on Friday, June 5, 2026, affirming Pakistan's long-held stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and dismissing India's comments on the elections slated for June 7. This diplomatic exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding the disputed territory of Kashmir and the legitimacy of elections held within parts of it.