--- title: "Dr Najeeb Naqi sworn in as AJK president" description: "Most outlets reported that Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi of PML-N was sworn in as the new president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with the Business Recorder noting differing numbering (23rd vs 25th president). One Business Recorder excerpt highlighted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulating Najeeb and the people of AJK, while the other excerpts focused primarily on the swearing-in ceremony and Najeeb’s affiliation with PML-N." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10316-najeeb-faces-latif-as-ajk-assembly-elects-new-president site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Dr Najeeb Naqi sworn in as AJK president pakistan · updated 26 Sep 2026, 12:51 AM PKT · 24–26 Sep 2026 · 30 articles from 19 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 19 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Dr Najeeb Naqi of the PML-N was elected as the 25th president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, securing 32 votes in the Legislative Assembly. Several also noted the PPP's candidate received 13 votes and one PPP legislator was absent. A few outlets mentioned the election filled a vacant constitutional office that had remained unoccupied since January. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with variations in the prominence given to the rival candidate and the mention of the five-year term or the number of legislators. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 26 Sep 2026 — Nawaz congratulates Najeeb Naqi on election as AJK president (1 outlet) - **Pakistan Today** — [Nawaz congratulates Najeeb Naqi on election as AJK president](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/26/nawaz-congratulates-najeeb-naqi-on-election-as-ajk-president) · 26 Sep 2026, 12:51 AM PKT > Nawaz expressed confidence that the newly elected president would play an effective role in promoting development, prosperity and public welfare in AJK. ### 25 Sep 2026 — Dr Najeeb Naqi sworn in as AJK president (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi of PML-N was sworn in as the new president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with the Business Recorder noting differing numbering (23rd vs 25th president). One Business Recorder excerpt highlighted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulating Najeeb and the people of AJK, while the other excerpts focused primarily on the swearing-in ceremony and Najeeb’s affiliation with PML-N. - **Business Recorder** — [Maryam felicitates Najeeb on becoming AJK President](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441138/maryam-felicitates-najeeb-on-becoming-ajk-president) · 25 Sep 2026, 6:00 AM PKT > LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated Dr Najeeb Naqi on his election as the 25th President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The Chief Minister also felicitated the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion. Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her best wishes for President Dr Najeeb Naqi and prayed for his success in serving the people of AJK. Copyright Business Re... - **Daily Times** — [PML-N’s Najeeb Naqvi sworn in as AJK president](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1558009/pml-ns-najeeb-naqvi-sworn-in-as-ajk-president/) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:51 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday took the oath as the 23rd President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) at a ceremony held at the President House in Muzaffarabad. AJK Supreme Court Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan administered the oath to the newly elected president. AJK Prime Minister […] ### 24 Sep 2026 — PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected as new AJK president after securing 32 votes (18 outlets) > Most outlets led with the confirmation that PML-N candidate Dr. Najeeb Naqi was elected as the new president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, noting his 32-vote majority and the PPP's 13 votes. Several also mentioned the PPP's absence of one lawmaker and the fact that this was the 25th presidential election. A few outlets, such as BOL News, incorrectly reported that Naqi was elected by 45 members, while most accurately cited 32 votes. Some, like the Associated Press of Pakistan and Abb Takk News, included statements from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulating the new president. The framing was largely consistent across outlets, with a focus on the political outcome and procedural completion of the election. - **The Nation** — [Dr Najeeb Naqi sworn in as AJK President](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Sep-2026/dr-najeeb-naqi-sworn-ajk-president) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:33 AM PKT > MUZAFFARABAD - Newly elected President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi took oath of his office at President House here on Thursday evening. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [CM Maryam congratulates new AJK president](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/cm-maryam-congratulates-new-ajk-president/) · 25 Sep 2026, 1:15 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated Dr Najeeb Naqi on his election as the 25th President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). - **Pakistan Today** — [Najeeb Naqi sworn in as AJK president](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/24/najeeb-naqi-sworn-in-as-ajk-president) · 24 Sep 2026, 9:14 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected new AJK president with 32 votes - **Abb Takk News** — [PM congrates Dr. Najeeb Naqi being elected President of AJK](https://abbtakk.tv/pm-congrates-dr-najeeb-naqi-being-elected-president-of-ajk/) · 24 Sep 2026, 6:31 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to Dr. Najeeb Naqi on being elected as the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, he emphasized that Dr. Naqi’s election is a clear indication of the trust placed in him by the people of the region. Shehbaz... - **BOL News** — [PML-N’s Dr Najeeb Naqi elected 25th president of Azad Kashmir](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pml-ns-dr-najeeb-naqi-elected-25th-president-of-azad-kashmir) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:57 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Dr. Najeeb Naqi (PML-N) wins Azad Kashmir presidency! Elected by 45 members at AJK Legislative Assembly, defeating PPP candidate. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party candidate elected Azad Kashmir president](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/ruling-pakistan-muslim-league-nawaz-party-candidate-elected-azad-kashmir-president-3002209) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:49 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing - **ProPakistani** — [PML-N Candidate Elected as AJK President for 5-Year Term](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/24/pml-n-candidate-elected-as-ajk-president-for-5-year-term/) · 24 Sep 2026, 4:59 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Dr. Muhammad Najeeb Naqi has been elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for… Read More - **Daily Times** — [PML-N’s Najeeb Naqi wins AJK presidency](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557704/pml-ns-najeeb-naqi-wins-ajk-presidency/) · 24 Sep 2026, 4:04 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi has been elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The PML-N nominee secured 32 votes during Thursday’s presidential election. His victory fills the constitutional office that remained vacant for nearly eight months. Naqi defeated Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Chaudhry Latif Akbar in the election. Akbar received 13 votes during the voting […] - **24 News HD** — [PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected new AJK president with 32 votes](https://www.24newshd.tv/24-Sep-2026/pml-n-s-najeeb-naqi-elected-new-ajk-president-32-votes) · 24 Sep 2026, 2:56 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan was elected as new president of Azad Jammu and Khashmir on Thursday by getting 32 votes during polling held at AJK Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **ARY News (English)** — [Dr Najeeb Naqi elected 25th president of AJK](https://arynews.tv/dr-najeeb-naqi-elected-25th-president-of-ajk) · 24 Sep 2026, 2:56 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Dr Najeeb Naqi has been elected as the 25th president of AJK, securing a majority in the recent presidential election. - **Minute Mirror** — [PML-N’s Najeeb Naqi secures AJK presidency](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pml-ns-najeeb-naqi-secures-ajk-presidency-634777/) · 24 Sep 2026, 2:51 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Dr Najeeb Naqi of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday, securing a - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Dr Najeeb Naqi Khan elected 25th President of Azad Kashmir](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/dr-najeeb-naqi-khan-elected-25th-president-of-azad-kashmir) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:41 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD — Dr Najeeb Naqi Khan has been elected as the 25th President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), bringing an end to months of uncertainty over the region’s vacant top constitutional office. AJK Legislative Assembly held a presidential election on Thursday, with Dr Najeeb Naqi representing ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The election remained […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected 25th AJK president](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473787/pml-ns-najeeb-naqi-elected-25th-ajk-president) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:36 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Najeeb Naqi of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was elected as the 25th president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday, after securing 32 votes in the presidential election. His rival, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Latif Akbar, received 13 votes in the election held in the AJK Legislative Assembly. PPP lawmaker Chaudhry Qasim Majeed was absent during the voting. Under the AJ... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Najeeb Naqi elected AJK president with 32 votes](https://pakobserver.net/najeeb-naqi-elected-ajk-president-with-32-votes/) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:35 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD – Dr Najeeb Naqi of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir… - **Dawn** — [PML-N's Dr Najeeb Naqi elected as AJK president](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032324/pml-ns-dr-najeeb-naqi-elected-as-ajk-president) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:30 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Dr Najeeb Naqi of the ruling PML-N was elected as the president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Dr Naqi secured 32 votes in the election held at the AJK Legislative Assembly’s Secretariat, while PPP’s Chaudhry Latif Akbar secured 13 votes. Polling began at 11am and concluded at 1pm. Under the AJK Consti­tution, the president is elected by the members of the Legislative Asse... - **Hum News English** — [Dr Najeeb Naqi elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir president](https://humenglish.com/latest/dr-najeeb-naqi-elected-azad-jammu-and-kashmir-president/) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:24 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Dr Najeeb Naqi was elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday after securing 32 votes in the presidential election held at the AJK Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad. Voting began at 11am, with members of the assembly casting their ballots to elect the new president. The assembly session was subsequently adjourned... - **Geo News** — [PML-N's Dr Najeeb Naqi elected AJK president for five-year term](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683447-pml-ns-dr-najeeb-naqi-elected-ajk-president-for-five-year-term) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:06 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi pose for a picture in this undated image. — Facebbok/drnajeebnaqikhanofficial/FilePakistan Muslim League-Nawaz nominee Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi has been elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir for a five-year... - **The Express Tribune** — [PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected as 25th president of AJK](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631167/pml-ns-najeeb-naqi-elected-as-25th-president-of-ajk) · 24 Sep 2026, 9:34 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Secures 32 votes while PPP got only 13 votes, one PPP lawmaker from Mirpur Qasim Majeed did not attend session ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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