--- title: "AJK Assembly reserved seat elections scheduled for August 24" description: "All outlets reported that elections for eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly are scheduled for August 24. Most outlets led with the polling date and noted that nomination papers will be filed on August 20. 24 News HD and The Nation also mentioned that elected members will take oath the following day, while Dunya News specified that polling will take place at the Assembly Hall in Muzaffarabad." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3490-ajk-election-commission-announces-schedule-for-election site: HarZaviya language: en --- # AJK Assembly reserved seat elections scheduled for August 24 pakistan · latest filing 19 Aug 2026, 3:51 PM PKT · 16–19 Aug 2026 · 11 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Aug 2026 — AJK Assembly reserved seat elections scheduled for August 24 (3 outlets) > All outlets reported that elections for eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly are scheduled for August 24. Most outlets led with the polling date and noted that nomination papers will be filed on August 20. 24 News HD and The Nation also mentioned that elected members will take oath the following day, while Dunya News specified that polling will take place at the Assembly Hall in Muzaffarabad. - **The Nation** — [Polling for eight AJK Assembly reserved seats on Aug 24](https://www.nation.com.pk/19-Aug-2026/polling-eight-ajk-assembly-reserved-seats-aug-24) · 19 Aug 2026, 3:51 PM PKT > Nomination papers for elections to eight reserved seats of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly will be filed on Aug 20, according to the election schedule. - **Dunya News** — [Polling for eight AJK assembly reserved seats set for August 24](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/968676-polling-for-eight-ajk-assembly-reserved-seats-set-for-august-24) · 19 Aug 2026, 1:21 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > Nomination papers for eight reserved seats of the AJK Assembly will be filed on August 20, with polling scheduled for August 24 at the Assembly Hall in Muzaffarabad. - **24 News HD** — [AJK Assembly to hold reserved seat elections on August 24](https://www.24newshd.tv/19-Aug-2026/ajk-assembly-hold-reserved-seat-elections-august-24) · 19 Aug 2026, 10:13 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The elections for eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly are scheduled to be held on August 24, with the newly elected members expected to take the oath the following day, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday. ### 16 Aug 2026 — AJK Election Commission announces schedule for eight reserved seats (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported the announcement of the election schedule for eight reserved seats in the AJK Assembly, with polling set for August 24 and nominations due by August 20. Several emphasized the breakdown of the reserved seats, noting five for women, one for ulema, one for overseas residents, and one for technocrats. Geo News briefly mentioned the PML-N leading with 25 seats and the PPP securing 11, but did not elaborate further. Coverage remained largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on the composition of the reserved seats. - **Daily Times** — [AJK announces schedule for eight reserved seats](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1539582/ajk-announces-schedule-for-eight-reserved-seats/) · 17 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM PKT > The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission has announced the schedule for elections to eight reserved seats, formally starting the fourth phase of the electoral process. The seats include five for women, while one each is reserved for ulema and religious scholars, overseas AJK residents, and technocrats and other experts. Candidates will submit nomination papers […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [AJK Election Commission announces schedule for 8 reserved seats](https://pakobserver.net/ajk-election-commission-announces-schedule-for-8-reserved-seats/) · 17 Aug 2026, 10:02 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD – The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday announced the schedule for elections to eight… - **Dunya News** — [Elections schedule for AJK eight reserved seats announced](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/968249-elections-schedule-for-ajk-eight-reserved-seats-announced-) · 17 Aug 2026, 6:57 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The reserved seats comprise five for women, one for ulema and religious scholars, one for overseas AJK residents, and one for technocrats and other experts - **Geo News** — [Schedule for election on eight AJK assembly reserved seats announced](https://www.geo.tv/latest/677861-schedule-for-election-on-eight-ajk-assembly-reserved-seats-announced) · 16 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > A view of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. — Website/AJK AssemblyPolling to be held for five women, three technocrat seats.PML-N leads AJK polls with 25 seats.PPP secured 11 seats, accused PML-N of rigging. The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission has... - **24 News HD** — [AJK Election Commission announces schedule for election to reserved seats](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Aug-2026/ajk-election-commission-announces-schedule-election-reserved-seats) · 16 Aug 2026, 8:27 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has issued the schedule for elections to the reserved seats in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly. - **Dawn** — [AJK Election Commission announces schedule for polling on reserved seats](https://www.dawn.com/news/2023235/ajk-election-commission-announces-schedule-for-polling-on-reserved-seats) · 16 Aug 2026, 8:04 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Sunday announced the schedule for the election of reserved seats in the AJK Assembly, with polling scheduled for August 24. In a notification, the Commission said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 76 (2) of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Elections Rules, 2020 (Election to Reserved Seats), the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission is... - **The Express Tribune** — [AJK Election Commission announces Aug 24 polling for eight reserved seats](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624223/ajk-election-commission-announces-aug-24-polling-for-eight-reserved-seats) · 16 Aug 2026, 3:28 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Candidates may submit their nomination papers by Aug 20 ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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