The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has been dissolved after completing its five-year constitutional term, following which Justice (Retired) Yar Muhammad Khan has been appointed as the Caretaker Chief Minister. The decision was made in consultation with the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
According to the notification issued after the completion of the constitutional term, the appointment of Justice (Retired) Yar Muhammad Khan was made under Article 48A(2) of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council consulted both the outgoing Chief Minister and the Opposition Leader before announcing the caretaker appointment.
Justice (Retired) Yar Muhammad Khan hails from the Astore district and has previously served in senior judicial positions. The five-year term of the Gilgit-Baltistan government concluded at midnight on Tuesday, after which the caretaker setup assumed administrative control. The caretaker government will remain in place until the next general elections for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly.
Ministers, Advisors, and Coordinators De-notified
Meanwhile, the Law and Prosecution Department of Gilgit-Baltistan has issued a notification de-notifying ministers, advisors, coordinators, and special assistants to the Chief Minister. This action was taken under the provisions related to the caretaker government, and the notification will be effective from midnight on November 24, 2025.
According to the notification, the decision was made based on the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Secretariat’s communication and Section 56(5) of the Gilgit-Baltistan Governance Reforms 2019, implemented through the Gilgit-Baltistan (Elections and Caretaker Government) Amendment Order 2020.
The announcement states that under these laws, all ministers, advisors, coordinators, special assistants, and parliamentary secretaries have ceased to hold office. The order bears the signature of Sajjad Haider, Secretary of Law and Prosecution, Gilgit-Baltistan.
With the issuance of this notification, the administrative framework for the caretaker setup in Gilgit-Baltistan has been formally established, and all officeholders are considered relieved of their duties from today.
