The election date for Gilgit-Baltistan has been scheduled for June 7.

The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan has formally declared the date for the forthcoming regional elections.

The commission has confirmed that polling will occur on June 7, a Sunday, as stated in an official notification.

Officials said that the requisite arrangements for the general elections have been finalised.

The election timetable had been amended twice prior, resulting in ambiguity among political parties.

The postponement of the date announcement had caused misunderstanding among stakeholders, which has finally been clarified with the final confirmation.