Bilawal says elections in G-B 'stolen'

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday claimed that the Gilgit-Baltistan 'election was stolen', as unofficial results from Sunday's polls showed the party only managing to bag three seats.

The party chairman also participated in a protest against alleged rigging in front of the returning officer's office in the region.

 

The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerged as the victor of Gilgit-Baltistan elections as the party and its ally managed to secure at least 11 seats, according to unofficial and unconfirmed results.

The PTI bagged 10 seats, independent candidates won seven and PPP managed to clinch three seats.

Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM), an ally of PTI, has emerged victorious in one out total 23 constituencies up for grabs while Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) only managed to bag two seats.