Justice (R) Yar Muhammad has been appointed the caretaker Chief Minister (CM) of Gilgit-Baltistan. The notification of Justice (R) Yar Muhammad’s appointment was issued by the Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat. According to Article 148-A, the Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat appointed Justice (R) Yar Muhammad as the caretaker CM of the province.
The Leader of the Opposition and Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Amir Muqam, held consultations and decided on the appointment of the caretaker chief minister.
Earlier, the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly completed its five-year term, and officials issued a notification announcing its dissolution.
Authorities have notified all ministers, advisers, and coordinators.
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Secretariat made the decision through an official letter, acting under Article 56(5) of the Governance Reforms 2019.
This step has opened the way for establishing the caretaker administrative setup.
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Assembly officials said Rathore won 36 votes in the 53-member house, while only two lawmakers opposed him. The vote swiftly followed the successful ouster of Anwar-ul-Haq, whose support collapsed after weeks of political maneuvering.
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Rathore expressed gratitude to senior political figures, including Asif Ali Zardari, Shehbaz Sharif, and Bilawal Bhutto, while acknowledging the heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He admitted that some past decisions were mistakes but stressed his commitment to corrective measures.
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