Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Skardu on Sunday, ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of Chief Minister-elect Amjad Hussain Advocate. Upon arrival at Skardu Airport, Bilawal was received by Syed Mehdi Shah. The PPP chairman later departed for Gilgit to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected chief minister. Bilawal was accompanied by senior PPP leader and former federal minister Qamar Zaman Kaira during the visit.
Uncontested Election of Chief Minister
Amjad Hussain Advocate was elected chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan unopposed. His nomination papers for the province’s top executive office were submitted earlier in the presence of PPP lawmakers and senior party leaders. The unopposed election is seen as a significant political development for the region.
Leader of the Opposition Elected
In a related development, Hafeez-ur-Rehman was elected Leader of the Opposition in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. PPP leaders have expressed confidence in the new administration as it prepares to assume office.
