Overview
- An official notification cites Article 48-A(1) of the Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018 and Section 57(1) of the Election Act 2017 in setting January 24, 2026 as polling day.
- Election authorities have moved to operationalize the process, appointing district returning officers across 10 districts and pledging transparency and security.
- The commission’s schedule sets nominations for December 15–22, scrutiny on December 30, appeals by January 3, tribunal decisions on January 10, the final candidate list on January 11, and symbol allotment on January 13.
- Officials say a detailed schedule will be issued and an all-parties conference will be convened to consult political stakeholders.
- Government sources report the January polling could be shifted to June or July due to severe winter conditions, with any revision to be announced by the commission.