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First phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections held in Mirpur Division

Most outlets focused on the start and conduct of the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections in Mirpur Division, noting the timing, security arrangements, and voter turnout. Several also highlighted the contest between PML-N and PPP across 13 constituencies. As unofficial results emerged, most outlets reported PML-N leading with 8–9 seats and PPP securing 4, while a few, including The Nation, mentioned allegations of rigging and violence, which were not referenced in other excerpts. Some outlets, like Dunya News and Aaj News, noted the peaceful polling process as reported by election authorities.

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    The Nation

    PML-N wins 9 out of 13 seats in first phase of AJK elections

    MIRPUR/ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) grabbed 9 out of the 13 constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Mirpur division in Monday’s elections, according to the unofficial and preliminary results from the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections.

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    Daily Times

    PML-N dominates Mirpur elections by securing nine out of 13 seats

    The PML-N grabbed nine out of the 13 constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Mirpur division in Monday’s elections, preliminary results issued by the Election Commission showed on Tuesday. According to preliminary results issued by the AJK Election Commission (Forms-26 and Forms-27), the PML-N emerged as the winner in nine constituencies, while the PPP […]

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    Business Recorder

    Preliminary results of AJK elections: PML-N grabs nine seats, PPP secures four seats

    MIRPUR: The PML-N grabbed nine out of the 13 constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Mirpur division in yesterday’s elections, preliminary results issued by the Election Commission showed on Tuesday. Polls in AJK are being held in three phases over security concerns, with the first set of polls held in Mirpur division on Monday. Scuffles, violence and allegations of rigging had marred ...

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    Aaj News (English)

    PML-N dominates first phase of AJK elections, wins 9 of 13 seats

    The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has taken a lead in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, winning nine of the 13 seats, according to unofficial and provisional results. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the remaining four seats, while the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) failed to secure any constituency despite fielding candidates. The e...

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    24 News HD

    Results of first phase of AJK elections

    Unconfirmed and unofficial results of 12 out of 13 constituencies in the three districts of Mirpur division have come out, according to which the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) won 8 seats while the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) won 4 seats, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

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    Samaa

    AJK elections 2026: PML-N leads with 5 seats, PPP bags 3 in Mirpur Division

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has won four seats while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured three as unofficial and provisional results from seven constituencies of the first phase of the AJK general elections 2026 were announced. Vote counting continues across the remaining constituencies.

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    BOL News

    AJK By-Elections: PML-N secures 8 seats, PPP wins 4

    Unofficial results from 12 Mirpur Division constituencies announced. The post AJK By-Elections: PML-N secures 8 seats, PPP wins 4 appeared first on BOL News.

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    ARY News (English)

    AJK elections 2026: PML-N takes lead as per unofficial results

    AJK elections 2026: PML-N takes lead as per unofficial results

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    Dunya News

    PML-N wins nine seats in first phase of Azad Kashmir local elections, says Rana Sanaullah

    Rana Sanaullah says PML-N secured nine seats in first-phase Azad Kashmir local elections, describing the polling as peaceful and transparent.

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    The Express Tribune

    PML-N outpaces PPP in Mirpur elections

    PML-N outpaces PPP in Mirpur elections

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    Dawn

    AJK elections

    CONSIDERING the political unrest that has rocked Azad Jammu and Kashmir in the recent past, free and fair general elections are essential to finding a democratic solution to AJK’s issues. Which is why the current three-phase exercise, which began on Monday with votes being cast in Mirpur division, should be conducted with absolute integrity — and without any phase of the electoral process influ...

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    Arab News Pakistan

    Azad Kashmir goes to polls under revised election schedule amid protests

    ISLAMABAD: Residents of Mirpur division of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) are exercising their right to vote today, Monday, in the first phase of a general election in the territory, Pakistani state media reported, with authorities saying all arrangements are in place for free, fair and transparent polls. The chief election commissioner last week announced general election in the region will be h...

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    Pakistan Observer

    AJK elections 2026 Mirpur division results: Constituency-wise winners

    MIRPUR – The first phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections concluded in the Mirpur…

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