Amjad Hussain takes oath as Gilgit-Baltistan’s new chief minister

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Amjad Hussain Advocate was on Monday sworn in as the new chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah administered the oath to the newly-elected chief minister at a ceremony in Gilgit attended by a large number of people including PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Addressing the ceremony, Chief Minister Amjad Hussain said the PPP had emerged as the largest party in Gilgit-Baltistan elections held on June 7. He said young people and women had played a significant role in the 2026 elections, while PPP candidates secured victories in their respective constituencies.

“I thank those who gave the Pakistan Peoples Party a 100% result in the elections,” he said.

Amjad Hussain said the people had continued the longstanding tradition of placing their trust in the PPP by giving the party a strong mandate and greater responsibilities. “This relationship is not new, it spans three generations,” he said.

The CM said the PPP had secured a strong mandate in Diamer for the first time, adding despite the PPP not being in power at the Centre, the people had once again reposed confidence in the party. He also expressed gratitude to the party leadership for its support.

Amjad Hussain also thanked the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership for giving the PPP the opportunity to form the government.