Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In which year the legal status of the Advisory Council Northern Areas was given?

The legal status of the Advisory Council Northern Areas was given 1970

In which year first election of the Advisory Council Northern Areas held?

The first election of the Advisory Council Northern Areas held on December 30,1970.

Total seats allotted to the first Advisory Council Northern Areas were _______?

Total seats allotted to the first Advisory Council Northern Areas were 21.

In which year the legal status of the Advisory Council Northern Areas was changed to Northern Areas Council?

The legal status of the Advisory Council Northern Areas was changed to Northern Areas Council on July 03, 1975.

In which year election of the First Northern Areas Council was held?

The election of the First Northern Areas Council was held November 06,1975

Total seats allotted to first Northern Areas Council were _____?

Total seats allotted to first Northern Areas Council were 16.

In which year the status of the Northern Areas Council was changed to Northern Areas Legislative Council?

The status of the Northern Areas Council was changed to Northern Areas Legislative Council in 1999.

In which year Northern Areas Legislative Council first elections were held?

Northern Areas Legislative Council first elections were held in October, 1994

How many seats allotted to First Northern Areas Legislative Council?

26 seats allotted to First Northern Areas Legislative Council

How many seats were reserved for Women Special Seats in First Northern Areas Legislative Council?

Two seats were reserved for Women Special Seats in First Northern Areas Legislative Council.

In which year the status of the Northern Areas Legislative Council changed to Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

The status of the Northern Areas Legislative Council changed to Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly in 2009.

In which year election of the first Gilgit-Baltistan legislative Assembly were held?

The election of the first Gilgit-Baltistan legislative Assembly were held October 12, 2009.

How many seats were allocated to first Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

33 seats were allocated to first Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

How many seats were reserved for Women Special Seats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

Six seats were reserved for Women Special Seats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

How many seats were reserved for technocrats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

Three seats were reserved for technocrats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

How many seats were reserved for technocrats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

Three seats were reserved for technocrats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

Who is the present Speaker of GB Assembly?

Mr. Fida Muhammad Nashad

Who is the present Deputy Speaker of GB Assembly?

Mr. Jaffarullah Khan

Who is the present Chief Minister (Leader of the House) of Gilgit Baltistan?

Mr . Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman

Who is the present Leader of the Opposition of GB Assembly?

Capt. (R) Muhammad Shafi.

Who is the Present Governor of Gilgit Baltistan?

Mr. Raja Jalal Hussain

How many Members in present Treasury Benches of GB Assembly?

22 Members

How many Members in Opposition Benches of GB Assembly?

10 Members

What is the quorum required for a sitting of Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly?

The quorum required for Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is one-third of the total membership of the Assembly i.e. 11 members.

What does the Gilgit-Baltistan Cabinet mean?

The Cabinet consists of the Chief Minister, Ministers, Advisors and Special Assistants and decides on all major government policy matters

Who can summon the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly?

Usually, Governor Gilgit-Baltistan summons the sessions of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. However, the Speaker can also summon the Assembly on a requisition submitted by one-third of its members.

What is an ordinance and who promulgates it?

Ordinance is a piece of temporary legislation promulgated by the Governor Gilgit-Baltistan when the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is not in session

About History of the Assembly

In which year the legal status of the Advisory Council Northern Areas was given?

The legal status of the Advisory Council Northern Areas was given 1970

In which year first election of the Advisory Council Northern Areas held?

The first election of the Advisory Council Northern Areas held on December 30,1970.

Total seats allotted to the first Advisory Council Northern Areas were _______?

Total seats allotted to the first Advisory Council Northern Areas were 21.

In which year the legal status of the Advisory Council Northern Areas was changed to Northern Areas Council?

The legal status of the Advisory Council Northern Areas was changed to Northern Areas Council on July 03, 1975.

In which year election of the First Northern Areas Council was held?

The election of the First Northern Areas Council was held November 06,1975

Total seats allotted to first Northern Areas Council were _____?

Total seats allotted to first Northern Areas Council were 16.

In which year the status of the Northern Areas Council was changed to Northern Areas Legislative Council?

The status of the Northern Areas Council was changed to Northern Areas Legislative Council in 1999.

In which year Northern Areas Legislative Council first elections were held?

Northern Areas Legislative Council first elections were held in October, 1994

How many seats allotted to First Northern Areas Legislative Council?

26 seats allotted to First Northern Areas Legislative Council

How many seats were reserved for Women Special Seats in First Northern Areas Legislative Council?

Two seats were reserved for Women Special Seats in First Northern Areas Legislative Council.

In which year the status of the Northern Areas Legislative Council changed to Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

The status of the Northern Areas Legislative Council changed to Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly in 2009.

In which year election of the first Gilgit-Baltistan legislative Assembly were held?

The election of the first Gilgit-Baltistan legislative Assembly were held October 12, 2009.

How many seats were allocated to first Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

33 seats were allocated to first Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

How many seats were reserved for Women Special Seats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

Six seats were reserved for Women Special Seats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

How many seats were reserved for technocrats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

Three seats were reserved for technocrats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

How many seats were reserved for technocrats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly?

Three seats were reserved for technocrats in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

About Present Assembly

Who is the present Speaker of GB Assembly?

Mr. Fida Muhammad Nashad

Who is the present Deputy Speaker of GB Assembly?

Mr. Jaffarullah Khan

Who is the present Chief Minister (Leader of the House) of Gilgit Baltistan?

Mr . Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman

Who is the present Leader of the Opposition of GB Assembly?

Capt. (R) Muhammad Shafi.

Who is the Present Governor of Gilgit Baltistan?

Mr. Raja Jalal Hussain

How many Members in present Treasury Benches of GB Assembly?

22 Members

How many Members in Opposition Benches of GB Assembly?

10 Members

General Information

What is the quorum required for a sitting of Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly?

The quorum required for Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is one-third of the total membership of the Assembly i.e. 11 members.

What does the Gilgit-Baltistan Cabinet mean?

The Cabinet consists of the Chief Minister, Ministers, Advisors and Special Assistants and decides on all major government policy matters

Who can summon the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly?

Usually, Governor Gilgit-Baltistan summons the sessions of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. However, the Speaker can also summon the Assembly on a requisition submitted by one-third of its members.

What is an ordinance and who promulgates it?

Ordinance is a piece of temporary legislation promulgated by the Governor Gilgit-Baltistan when the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is not in session