Gilgit-Baltistan Election and the Fate of the People: A Case Study of District Skardu – Challenges and Opportunities for Local Communities

Authors

  • Asif Abbas MPhil Scholar, NIPS QAU Islamabad
  • Shoaib Malik Bachelor of Public Administration QAU, Islamabad
  • Muhammad Aamir Hussain BS Accounting and Finance IBA, Karachi
  • Mushahid Hussain Bachelor of Economics Quaid E Azam University Islamabad
  • Muhammad Abbas MBA Shanxi University of Finance and Economics, China
  • Muhammad Junaid MPhil Economics PIDE, Islamabad
  • Saqlain Mehdi BBA Quaid E Azam University Islamabad

Abstract

This research investigates the impact of electoral politics in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), focusing on District Skardu as a representative case study. Despite high political participation, the local communities face systemic issues related to underdevelopment, weak governance, and inadequate representation. Using mixed methods including statistical analysis, surveys, and policy evaluation, this study explores the disconnect between electoral processes and community welfare. Key challenges such as lack of constitutional rights, poor infrastructure, and political marginalization are highlighted, along with emerging opportunities through local governance, youth involvement, and community-led initiatives. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for ensuring that elections become a tool for transformation rather than mere symbolic engagement.

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Published

2025-08-06

How to Cite

Asif Abbas, Shoaib Malik, Muhammad Aamir Hussain, Mushahid Hussain, Muhammad Abbas, Muhammad Junaid, & Saqlain Mehdi. (2025). Gilgit-Baltistan Election and the Fate of the People: A Case Study of District Skardu – Challenges and Opportunities for Local Communities. Dialogue Social Science Review (DSSR), 3(8), 183–196. Retrieved from https://dialoguessr.com/index.php/2/article/view/819

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 8 (2025): DSSR (August )

Section

Social Sciences