Explanation

President of Pakistan has approved the election schedule for the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly. According to the federal Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, polls will be held on Aug 18, 2020. The GB Legislative Assembly was dissolved on completion of its term on June 24 and as per the law elections have to be held within 60 days to elect new members. The GB Election Commission will hold the elections in 24 constituencies of the region.