The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has taken a significant lead in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, securing 23 seats, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in second place with nine seats. Voter turnout was encouraging, reaching 46.3% in Mirpur Division and 53% in Muzaffarabad Division.

The first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections has commenced in the Mirpur division, with 1.4 million voters heading to the polls. This marks the beginning of the electoral process in the region.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has established a strong lead in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, securing 9 out of 13 seats in the Mirpur division according to unofficial results.

The Chief Secretary of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) announced that all preparations for the upcoming polls are complete, with polling material dispatched to Mirpur division, and issued a warning against any attempts to disrupt the electoral process.

The initial phase of voting in the Mirpur Division of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was marred by violence, including a burnt ballot box and one fatality. Despite heavy security, turnout in parts of Mirpur appeared subdued amid soaring temperatures.