Dream Come True? What Is Next for Gilgit-Baltistan

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) achieved a landslide victory in the Gilgit-Baltistan General Election 2026, emerging as the single largest party with what should have been enough seats to form a government. However, the PPP was unable to establish the government despite their clear majority. This situation is attributed to unspecified 'technical and structural problems' and 'majoritarian' issues. The article implies that despite the decisive electoral outcome, the political process in Gilgit-Baltistan faces significant obstacles preventing the legitimate formation of government, raising questions about the region's political future and stability.