ISLAMABAD: Efforts have begun to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan as PPP and PML-N move toward an alliance, according to local media reports. The arrangement may follow the PDM-style cooperation model seen earlier in national politics. Under the proposed setup, PPP is likely to get the chief minister slot while PML-N may receive the governorship. Reports suggest ministerial portfolios will be divided on a 60:40 formula between both parties.
Power Sharing Formula Emerges
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency in Islamabad. Senior leaders including Ishaq Dar, Mohsin Naqvi, Azam Nazeer Tarar, Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Rana Sanaullah attended the meeting. PPP leaders Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Murad Ali Shah, Sherry Rehman, Naveed Qamar and others also participated.
High-Level Political Consultations Continue
The discussions focused on national issues including Gilgit-Baltistan elections and Azad Jammu and Kashmir situation. Officials said the PPP signaled support for the federal budget and most proposals were agreed. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President Zardari on PPP’s election performance in Gilgit-Baltistan. He reportedly praised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s campaign performance during informal remarks at the meeting. Unofficial results show PPP leading with nine seats in the 24-member assembly so far. Independent candidates have won seven seats, while PML-N secured four and MWM one seat.
Coalition talks are expected to continue as parties aim to finalize power sharing arrangements soon. Observers say the alliance could stabilize governance in the region while also influencing upcoming legislative priorities and administrative decisions in both Gilgit-Baltistan and Islamabad as political negotiations progress over cabinet positions, development funds, and institutional coordination among coalition partners in the coming weeks and final agreements are likely to be announced soon official sources confirm.
PPP and PML-N move toward coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan after elections, sharing power and ministries.
