Gul Asghar Khan Reacts to AJK Election Allegations

Gul Asghar Khan has reportedly reacted strongly to the allegations of election irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, with both the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party facing criticism.

Atta Tarar stated that PML-N's victory is not being accepted by opponents. He also rejected Sharjeel Memon's allegations as baseless.

Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has responded to allegations made by PPP leader Sharjeel Memon regarding rigging in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. Tarar challenged those making accusations to present evidence to support their claims.

Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari delivered scathing remarks against opponents, rejecting the politics of chaos and violence. Her press conference was also a response to Sharjeel Memon's earlier statements.

Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in connection with the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has reportedly secured 10 Punjab Migrant Seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections.

Following the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, Maryam Aurangzeb has thanked the voters of Muzaffarabad.

In the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, unofficial and unconfirmed results now show the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) securing 14 seats, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has won 5 seats. Results for 19 out of 20 constituencies have been announced, with polling in constituency LA-27 postponed due to adverse weather conditions and landslides.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Nawaz Sharif have extended their congratulations to the winning candidates in the second phase of the AJK elections.

Following the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has claimed to have secured a simple majority. In response, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has announced a boycott of the election process. PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah also held a press conference regarding the party's performance.

The Election Commission has released unofficial results for the second phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections, stating that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured 14 seats and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won four out of the 18 contested seats. Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal announced these results.

Among the PML-N winners are Nasir Dar (LA-34), Chaudhry Muhammad Ismail (LA-35), Muhammad Ahsan Raza (LA-36), Maryam Javed (LA-37), Zeeshah Ali (LA-38), Raja Muhammad Siddique Khan (LA-39), Muhammad Amir Shah (LA-41), Syed Shawkat Ali Shah (LA-42), Muhammad Yasin Lone (LA-43), Ahmad Raza Qadiri (LA-44), Ghulam Qadir (LA-25), Mustafa Bashir Abbasi (LA-30), Saqib Majeed Khan (LA-31), and Raja Farooq Haider Khan (LA-32). For the PPP, Amir Abdul Ghaffar Khan (LA-40), Abdul Majid Khan (LA-45), Mian Abdul Waheed Khan (LA-26), and Sardar Mukhtar Ahmad Khan (LA-29) were among the successful candidates.

The PPP has accused the PML-N of electoral malpractices, rigging, and violence, extending these allegations to both the second phase and the first phase of elections held in Mirpur division on July 27. PPP leaders Sharmila Farooqui and Sherry Rehman have also condemned the violence during the AJK elections. In the first phase, the PML-N secured nine of the 13 seats, with the PPP winning the remaining four.

Polling for the AJK elections is being conducted in three phases due to security concerns. The second phase involved seven seats in Muzaffarabad division and 12 refugee seats. The third phase is scheduled for 11 constituencies. The postponement of polling in LA-27 Muzaffarabad-I (Kutla) and 71 polling stations in LA-28 Muzaffarabad-II (Lachhrat) was attributed to landslides and bad weather causing blocked roads.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has celebrated the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)'s success in the Azad Kashmir elections.

Unofficial and provisional results from the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, held on Sunday, continue to emerge. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is currently leading with 13 seats, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured five seats so far. Polling took place in eight constituencies of the Muzaffarabad Division and 12 refugee constituencies. Polling in constituency LA-27 was postponed due to bad weather and landslides, leading to the deferral of elections at all 196 polling stations in that area.

Among the unofficial winners, PML-N’s Shah Ghulam Qadir won LA-25 Neelum Valley-I, Mustafa Bashir Abbasi won LA-30 Muzaffarabad-IV, and former AJK prime minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider won LA-32 Muzaffarabad-VI. For the PPP, Sardar Mukhtar Khan secured LA-29 Muzaffarabad-III, Mian Abdul Waheed won LA-26 Neelum Valley-II, and Diwan Ali Khan Qamar Chughtai won LA-33 Muzaffarabad-VII. In the refugee constituencies, PML-N recorded victories in LA-34 Jammu-I, LA-35 Jammu-II, LA-36 Jammu-III, LA-37 Jammu-IV, LA-38 Jammu-V, and LA-39 Jammu-VI.

The Election Commission has officially notified results for five refugee constituencies in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) winning four and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) securing one. Unofficial and unverified results suggest the PML-N has secured victory in 10 of the 12 refugee constituencies and at least two of the seven territorial constituencies where polling concluded. The PPP is said to have won two territorial and two refugee seats.

Polling in LA-27, Muzaffarabad-I (Kutla), and at 71 of 174 polling stations in LA-28 Muzaffarabad-II (Lachhrat) has been postponed until Tuesday due to landslides and bad weather. Polling in other territorial constituencies was extended by one hour due to delays in staff and election material, while refugee constituency polling ended as scheduled. Sporadic clashes were reported in parts of Muzaffarabad. PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari accused the PML-N of using violence and

Following the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections, Maryam Nawaz has reportedly issued a statement. Additionally, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured victory in constituency LA-36.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has reportedly secured victories in LA 39 Jammu 6 and LA 42 Valley 3 in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections. Following these successes, Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, expressed gratitude to Kashmiri voters for the PML-N's performance from Jhelum. Additionally, PML-N senior leader Hamid Hussain Abbasi stated that the party's clear and strong success in the AJK elections is a manifestation of public trust.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured a victory in Muzaffarabad LA-29 during the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has claimed victory in Neelum LA-25 during the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections. Additionally, PML-N has now also claimed victory in LA-37, a constituency where the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)'s Mukhtar Abbasi was previously reported as the winner.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has now secured 11 seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured 4 seats.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has reportedly held historic celebrations following its significant victory in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections.

Unofficial and unconfirmed results from the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections on August 2 show the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) securing a significant lead.

According to initial reports, the PML-N has won nine seats and is leading in five others. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reportedly won two seats and is leading in four.

Specific unofficial results indicate PML-N victories in several constituencies, including LA-30 Muzaffarabad-4 (Mustafa Bashir), LA-35 Jammu-2 (Chaudhry Muhammad Ismail Gujjar), LA-36 Jammu-3 (Hasam Hafiz Raza), LA-38 Jammu-5 (Chaudhry Zeeshan), LA-41 Kashmir Valley-2 (Muhammad Aamir Shah), LA-42 Kashmir Valley-3 (Syed Shaukat Ali Shah), LA-43 Kashmir Valley-4 (Muhammad Yasin Lone), and LA-44 Kashmir Valley-5 (Muhammad Ahmed Raza Qadri). The PPP's Mukhtar Abbasi was reported as the winner in LA-37 Jammu-4.

However, the election results have been accompanied by allegations of irregularities. Politician Shoaib Siddiqui highlighted several instances of alleged rigging, calling for forensic audits of disputed polling stations. He pointed to one polling station in Sharkpur where 42 votes were cast, with all reportedly going to the PML-N. Siddiqui also questioned unusually high voter turnouts, citing figures of 91% in Nankana and over 80% in Sheikhupura.

A specific discrepancy was noted at Polling Station 15 in Sheikhupura, where the Election Commission's polling scheme listed 94 registered voters, but the presiding officer's report allegedly showed a total of 78 voters. Amid these claims, reports also suggest the PPP is considering a boycott of the third phase of the elections.

Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.