Asad Shafiq is a Pakistani politician who has served as a member of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly since June 2026. He is the son of Mohammad Shafiq, a former member of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, and represents the same seat as his father.
Political career Shafiq was elected to the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly from GBA-24 Ghanche-III as an independent candidate in the 2026 Gilgit Baltistan Assembly election. He received 7,763 votes and defeated Muhammad Ismail, a candidate of Pakistan People's Party (PPP). After his election, he joined Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).
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