Four independent GB Assembly members join IPP, boost party's presence in Gilgit-Baltistan

GILGIT: In a significant political development in Gilgit-Baltistan, four newly-elected independent members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on Monday formally joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) during a meeting with party President Abdul Aleem Khan.

The lawmakers who announced their decision to join the IPP include Anwar Ali from GB-23 Ghanche, Asad Shafiq from GB-24 Ghanche, Muhammad Dilpazeer from GB-15 Diamer and Aman Ali from GB-21 Ghizer.

Welcoming the new entrants, Abdul Aleem Khan said collective efforts were essential for ensuring the development and prosperity of Gilgit-Baltistan. He emphasized that healthcare, education, information technology and employment generation remained among the party’s top priorities.

The IPP president said there was considerable scope for improvement in infrastructure and tourism sectors, adding that the party would continue to contribute actively towards the region’s progress and economic growth.

The newly inducted assembly members expressed complete confidence in the leadership of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party and pledged to play an active role in addressing public issues and promoting development across Gilgit-Baltistan.

They described the first-ever representation of the IPP in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly as a positive political development that would help bring meaningful change to the region.

The lawmakers also vowed to ensure public service through hard work, transparency and a clear development agenda aimed at improving the lives of local residents.

Speaking on the occasion, Abdul Aleem Khan said that after playing an important role at the federal level and in Punjab, the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party would continue to play a constructive and effective role in the development and advancement of Gilgit-Baltistan.