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PPP finalises more candidates for AJK Legislative Assembly elections

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday announced the distribution of three more tickets among candidates for the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections 2026. According to the official statement, PPP has nominated Sardar Zia ul Qamar as its candidate for LA-15 Central Bagh. The party has also awarded

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AJK Supreme Court suspends district judge Muzaffarabad in contempt case

Muzaffarabad / Kashif

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday suspended a District and Sessions Judge Muzaffarabad from service in a contempt of court case, ordering a formal inquiry. Hearing a contempt plea, a bench comprising Chief Justice Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan and Senior Judge Justice Raza Ali Khan found prima facie

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TLP Mirpur directs workers to refrain from political activities until party registration in AJK

Kashmir / Areeba

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): The District Emir of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Mirpur has directed party workers not to participate in any political activity or electoral process under the TLP banner until the party is officially registered in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In a statement, the district leader said the directive would remain in effect until the

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Weather update: Heavy rainfall expected across Pakistan

Light rain brings relief from heat in Muzaffarabad

Kashmir, Weather / Areeba

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Muzaffarabad and its surrounding areas on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief after two days of intense heat. As the first raindrops fell, cool winds swept across the city, providing a refreshing change in the weather. The rainfall also settled the dust that had accumulated on

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AJK Election Commission declares Chaudhry Latif Akbar’s nomination papers valid

Kashmir / Areeba

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has declared the nomination papers of Acting President and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Chaudhry Latif Akbar, valid, clearing him to contest the upcoming elections. The decision was announced after the scrutiny process of his nomination papers was completed in Muzaffarabad. Following a review

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Sardar Tanveer Ilyas challenges PPP leadership over denying ticket

Kashmir, Must Read / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Differences between former AJK Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan and the top leadership of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party remain unresolved, as the former stands firm on the party ticket for the Bagh Central constituency. According to sources, reconciliation efforts initiated by Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider, PPP leader Chaudhry Riaz,

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PPP, JUI-F decide to jointly contest upcoming AJK elections

Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) Tuesday decided to jointly contest the forthcoming general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Earlier in June, the AJK Election Commission announced that the general elections across the state would be held on July 27. The state had saw last elections

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Sardar Aman declares support for accession of J&K to Pakistan in election affidavit

Kashmir / Kashif

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Sardar Aman Khan, a member of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), has submitted his nomination papers with an affidavit to contest the upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). According to documents circulating on social media, Sardar Aman submitted an affidavit as part of the nomination process in which

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