PoGB: Interim setup faces distrust ahead of 2026 elections

Dec 09, 2025

Gilgit City, PoGB, 09 December 2025: As Pakistan‑occupied Gilgit-Baltistan moves toward assembly elections scheduled for 24 January 2026, public frustration is mounting over what many residents describe as a deepening crisis of governance. Concerns have now intensified with the formation of a new interim setup; which locals fear is already compromised. The rising discontent was evident during a recent gathering at the Gilgit Press Club, where citizens openly voiced their grievances. Public distrust is now turning into a direct challenge to the institutions managing the electoral process. Locals argue that if transparency is not the goal, the very idea of an interim setup becomes meaningless. As PoGB stands at this critical crossroads, one thing is clear: the people are no longer willing to remain silent, and the push for accountability is stronger than ever.