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  "path": "/latest/gilgit-baltistan-to-hold-local-government-polls-on-august-2-after-22-year-hiatus/",
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  "textContent": "WEB DESK: The schedule for long-awaited local government elections in Gilgit-Baltistan was formally announced on Wednesday, with polling set for August 2.\n\nChief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan said the elections would be held across the region after a gap of 22 years, marking a significant step towards strengthening local governance.\n\n## Nomination timeline set\n\nRaja Shahbaz Khan, who holds the Tamgha-e-Shujaat award, stated that nomination papers would be submitted between June 9 and June 15. He described the announcement as a milestone for democratic decentralisation in the region.\n\nThe Chief Election Commissioner emphasised that all arrangements were being made to ensure transparent and fair elections in accordance with the law.\n\n### Historic significance\n\nLocal government elections in Gilgit-Baltistan have not been held since 2004. The resumption of the electoral process has been welcomed by political stakeholders as an important development for grassroots representation and administrative efficiency in the mountainous region.\n\nThe post Gilgit-Baltistan to hold local government polls on August 2 after 22-year hiatus appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Gilgit-Baltistan to hold local government polls on August 2 after 22-year hiatus"
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