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Gilgit-Baltistan CM-Designate Amjad Hussain’s Oath-Taking Ceremony Postponed Due to Scheduling Conflict
The official oath-taking ceremony for Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister-designate Amjad Hussain has been postponed from its July 1 date due to scheduling conflicts with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. While a new date is being finalized, political parties are currently organizing a small, two-phase regional cabinet of 12 ministers that will initially prioritize general seat winners and IPP coalition partners.
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by News Desk
2026-06-29
Gilgit-Baltistan CM-Designate Amjad Hussain’s Oath-Taking Ceremony Postponed Due to Scheduling Conflict

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  • The Ceremony Postponed: The official swearing-in ceremony for the newly selected Chief Minister-designate of Gilgit-Baltistan, Amjad Hussain, has been unexpectedly deferred. Originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the regional event has been put on hold due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts involving Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who was slated to fly in for the ceremony. A revised date for the oath-taking is expected to be announced shortly by the regional administration.

  • Two-Phase Cabinet Structure: Despite the delay at the top slot, strategic consultations are actively underway in Skardu and Gilgit to shape the region's incoming cabinet. Sources indicate the new administration is leaning toward a lean, tightly managed executive team consisting of 12 ministers and two special assistants. To manage political expectations, the cabinet will be rolled out in two distinct phases:

    • Phase One: Lawmakers elected on general seats will be inducted first. This phase will specifically focus on accommodating key coalition partners, including elected members from the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).

    • Phase Two: The induction of technocrats, lawmakers elected on reserved seats, and the two designated special assistants will be deferred to a later date, with their overall inclusion expected to be strictly limited.
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