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PPP, PML-N Exchange Barbs Amid AJK Elections, Rigging Allegations

PPP, PML-N Exchange Barbs Amid AJK Elections, Rigging Allegations
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  • PPP and PML-N are engaged in a war of words over AJK elections.
  • PPP alleges rigging in Mirpur division, demands re-polling.
  • PML-N leaders have responded to PPP's accusations with counter-criticism.

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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), despite being coalition partners at the Centre, have been in a political dispute following the PML-N's victory in the AJK Mirpur division elections. The PPP has accused the PML-N of rigging and demanded re-polling. This conflict has intensified with leaders from both sides exchanging strong statements regarding election integrity and past governance. The second phase of AJK elections is scheduled for Sunday in Muzaffarabad, with a third phase on August 10.

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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) continued their war of words on Saturday, extending their rhetoric from the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to their respective past tenures in power.

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PPP, PML-N continue war of words on eve of Muzaffarabad elections

The PPP and the PML-N continued lambasting each other on Saturday, extending their rhetoric from the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to the other party’s previous tenures in power. The PPP and the PML-N — coalition partners in the C

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