As Gilgit-Baltistan prepares for the 2026 elections, Section 144 is implemented in Diamer.

Authorities in the Diamer district have enforced Section 144 to preserve peace and order as preparations have been finished for the Gilgit-Baltistan General Assembly Elections 2026.

Thousands of election officers deputed to 24 constituencies. The election-related duties of more than 7,500 officers and staff people.

The authorities have also offered monetary incentives to election officials with a total of Rs276 million allocated in honorarium. This comprises Rs 1.8 million for 24 returning officers and Rs 1.2 million for assistant returning officers.

For polling arrangements, 1,368 presiding officers are granted Rs16.416 million while 2450 assistant presiding officers will get Rs24.5 million. Similarly Rs24 million has been given for 2,450 polling officers.

LDCs, UDCs and support staff involved in electoral tasks have also been given Rs208 million.

Meanwhile, the district administration of Diamer has implemented Section 144 for a period of 60 days to maintain security. The order, issued by the Deputy Commissioner, restricts display of firearms, aerial firing, usage of pyrotechnics.

The notification also restricts usage of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles without permission and operations with drones can be undertaken only after prior consent of the District Magistrate.

Strict safeguards have been taken to secure critical sites and law enforcement agencies have been exempted from the limitations.

The administration said the measures will come into force on June 5, 2026 and warned that strong legal action will be taken against any breaches. The authorities are calling on the inhabitants to cooperate with the orders to ensure peace and security in the region.