AJK General Elections Announced for July 27 with Official Schedule

Updated: 4:36 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has released the detailed timeline for the general elections scheduled for July 27. According to the schedule, candidates can file nomination papers from June 9 to 19, with the final list of contenders and their allotted election symbols to be published on July 2. Polling will be conducted from 8 am to 5 pm.

In a related development, the AJK Legislative Assembly passed a resolution to retain the 12 seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees. The resolution termed their representation a constitutional and historical matter, asserting that any electoral reforms or constitutional amendments are the exclusive domain of the elected assembly and should follow broad consultations.

Updated: 3:34 PM PKT — June 5, 2026

With the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections set for July 27, a comprehensive code of conduct has come into force across the region, Chief Election Commissioner Ghulam Mustafa Mughal announced. To ensure a transparent and fair electoral process, the Election Commission has imposed a strict ban on all new appointments and transfers within government departments.

Furthermore, the administration is barred from announcing any new development projects until the election concludes. The Chief Election Commissioner reiterated the commission’s commitment to impartiality, assuring that the polls would be conducted in a free and fair manner with equal opportunities for all political parties and candidates.