PPP supporters block Karakoram Highway in Chilas, allege ‘illegal’ GBA-16 election result (opens original article in a new tab)

PPP supporters blocked Karakoram Highway in Chilas to protest alleged irregularities in GBA-16 election results, claiming the Election Commission declared an independent candidate winner without proper procedures, causing traffic disruptions and political tensions.

• PPP supporters blocked Karakoram Highway in Chilas to protest alleged illegal election results in GBA-16 Diamer-II constituency
• Election Commission notified independent candidate Imam Malik as winner without completing Form 49 or counting postal votes, according to PPP claims
• IPP announced Imam Malik joined the party while PPP demanded implementation of GB CEC's orders and alleged premature decisions by election authorities
• Traffic disruption affected Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan's connectivity with long vehicle queues reported