During a public rally in Gilgit, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), pledged to secure ownership rights and protections under the 18th Constitutional Amendment for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. He urged the electorate to grant the PPP a 'heavy mandate' in the upcoming elections on June 7, emphasizing that only his party could safeguard these rights. Bilawal noted that legislation converting 28,000 square miles of government land into common land has been passed and called for its implementation. He highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure, stating that it is crucial for the region's economic development, and proposed seeking optical fiber connectivity from China or satellite internet services from the United States. Additionally, he announced plans for public-private partnerships to establish health networks and housing for flood victims. Bilawal also addressed the broader political context, asserting that the PPP is the only party representing the underprivileged and the poor, and vowed to tackle resettlement issues for those affected by the Diamer-Bhasha Dam if elected.