--- title: "Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani elected as Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s prime minister" description: "Most outlets reported that Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected as the 17th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, securing 30 out of 44 votes in the Legislative Assembly. The Daily Times led with the mention of the Pakistan ruling party’s win and noted the elections were “marred by unrest,” while the Business Recorder focused on the PML-N candidate’s victory and his defeat of a lone rival. The Daily Times also briefly referenced the constitutional process, but no outlet provided details on the nature of the unrest or the extent of the rival’s support." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/4914-pml-n-picks-iftikhar-gilani-for-ajk-pm-slot-despite-election site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani elected as Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s prime minister pakistan · latest filing 29 Aug 2026, 6:17 AM PKT · 27–29 Aug 2026 · 40 articles from 19 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 29 Aug 2026 — Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani elected as Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s prime minister (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected as the 17th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, securing 30 out of 44 votes in the Legislative Assembly. The Daily Times led with the mention of the Pakistan ruling party’s win and noted the elections were “marred by unrest,” while the Business Recorder focused on the PML-N candidate’s victory and his defeat of a lone rival. The Daily Times also briefly referenced the constitutional process, but no outlet provided details on the nature of the unrest or the extent of the rival’s support. - **Business Recorder** — [Barrister Gilani elected 17th AJK PM](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436957/barrister-gilani-elected-17th-ajk-pm) · 29 Aug 2026, 6:17 AM PKT > MIRPUR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Barrister Iftikhar Hussain Gilani was elected Prime Minister of Azad Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, defeating his lone rival, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Mukhtar Abbasi, who secured 14 votes. Gilani emerged as the 17th prime minister in the parliamentary history of Azad Jammu and Kashmir since the introduct... - **Daily Times** — [Iftikhar Gilani elected 17th AJK premier with thumping majority](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545054/iftikhar-gilani-elected-17th-ajk-premier-with-thumping-majority/) · 29 Aug 2026, 4:43 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s ruling party secured the premiership of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday after lawmakers elected its candidate Iftikhar Gilani to lead the regional government following elections marred by unrest and left incomplete in seven constituencies. Gilani, a member of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), received 30 votes against 14 for […] ### 28 Aug 2026 — PML-N candidate Iftikhar Gilani elected prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (17 outlets) > Most outlets reported that PML-N candidate Iftikhar Gilani was elected as the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), securing 30 votes in the legislative assembly. Several also noted the PPP candidate, Mukhtar Ahmed Abbasi, received 14 votes. A few outlets highlighted the swearing-in ceremony or provided brief background on Gilani’s political background. The framing remained largely consistent across the coverage, with a focus on the election outcome and party affiliations. - **Pakistan Today** — [Barrister Iftikhar Gillani sworn in as AJK prime minister](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/28/barrister-iftikhar-gillani-sworn-in-as-ajk-prime-minister) · 28 Aug 2026, 8:54 PM PKT > Barrister Iftikhar Gillani was sworn in as Azad Jammu and Kashmir PM after securing a clear majority, defeating PPP’s Sardar Mukhtar Abbasi. He pledged focus on jobs, education and healthcare. - **24 News HD** — [Iftikhar Gilani takes oath as AJK PM, pledges development and prosperity](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Aug-2026/iftikhar-gilani-takes-oath-ajk-pm-pledges-development-prosperity) · 28 Aug 2026, 8:39 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Newly-elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has taken oath of office. - **Minute Mirror** — [Iftikhar Gillani sworn in as new AJK prime ministe...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/iftikhar-gillani-sworn-in-as-new-ajk-prime-minister-620344/) · 28 Aug 2026, 7:53 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani was sworn in as the new prime minister of Azad Jammu - **Dunya News** — [AJK PM Iftikhar Gilani takes oath, vows development and prosperity](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970195-ajk-pm-iftikhar-gilani-takes-oath-vows-development-and-prosperity) · 28 Aug 2026, 7:33 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > AJK PM Iftikhar Gilani takes oath, thanks leadership, and pledges collective efforts to transform Azad Kashmir through development, prosperity and cooperation. - **Abb Takk News** — [Iftikhar Gillani elected as Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir](https://abbtakk.tv/iftikhar-gillani-elected-as-prime-minister-of-azad-jammu-and-kashmir/) · 28 Aug 2026, 6:50 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: In a significant development, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly has elected Iftikhar Gillani of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as the new Prime Minister. The election took place on Friday, with Gillani securing 30 votes out of 44, defeating his main rival, Sardar Mukhtar Ahmad Khan... - **Daily Times** — [Who is AJK’s new PM Iftikhar Gillani?](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1544736/who-is-ajks-new-pm-iftikhar-gillani/) · 28 Aug 2026, 6:14 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani has become Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s new prime minister. His rise follows a political journey marked by victories, defeat and an unexpected return. At 46, he now holds the territory’s highest elected office. Born in Muzaffarabad on July 27, 1980, Gillani received his early education in Islamabad. He later moved […] - **ProPakistani** — [Iftikhar Gilani Becomes New PM of Azad Jammu and Kashmir](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/28/iftikhar-gilani-becomes-new-pm-of-azad-jammu-and-kashmir/) · 28 Aug 2026, 5:25 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-backed Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani has been elected the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and… Read More - **ARY News (English)** — [Iftikhar Gillani elected AJK prime minister](https://arynews.tv/iftikhar-gillani-elected-ajk-prime-minister) · 28 Aug 2026, 5:15 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Azad Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday elected Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Iftikhar Gillani as the new prime minister. - **Aaj News (English)** — [PML-N’s Iftikhar Gilani elected AJK prime minister](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469841/pml-ns-iftikhar-gilani-elected-ajk-prime-minister) · 28 Aug 2026, 4:31 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Muslim League (N) Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gilani was elected as the new prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, securing 30 votes in the election for leader of the house. Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Mukhtar Abbasi received 14 votes. Members of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly cast their votes during a session held on Friday to elect the leader of the house. The PML... - **Dawn** — [Who is Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani, the new prime minister of AJK?](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025699/who-is-syed-iftikhar-ali-gillani-the-new-prime-minister-of-ajk) · 28 Aug 2026, 4:07 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: When the PML-N formally laun­ched its Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) chapter in Dec 2010, few people in the gathering knew the young man whose striking portrait adorned the hoardings placed around the stage. His name, prominently displayed beneath his photograph, was Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani. Fifteen years later — after a political journey marked by an influential backgro... - **Pakistan Observer** — [PML-N’s Iftikhar Gilani Clinches AJK Prime Minister’s Office](https://pakobserver.net/pml-ns-iftikhar-gilani-clinches-ajk-prime-ministers-office/) · 28 Aug 2026, 4:06 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > PML-N nominee Iftikhar Gilani has been elected as the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), securing 30… - **BOL News** — [PML-N’s Iftikhar Gilani elected 17th AJK Prime Minister](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pml-ns-iftikhar-gilani-elected-17th-ajk-prime-minister/) · 28 Aug 2026, 4:02 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Iftikhar Gilani, candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), was elected as the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday after securing 30 votes in the legislative assembly. Gilani defeated Sardar Mukhtar Khan of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), who garnered 14 votes. First elected to the AJK Legislative Assembly ... Read more - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PML-N’s Barrister Iftikhar Gilani Elected 17th Prime Minister of AJK](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/28-Aug-2026/pml-ns-barrister-iftikhar-gilani-elected-17th-prime-minister-of-ajk) · 28 Aug 2026, 3:42 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD – PML-N’s leader Barrister Iftikhar Gilani has been elected the 17th Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, securing 30 votes in the Legislative Assembly. During the election, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Sardar Mukhtar Khan managed to secure only 14 votes, giving Gilani a clear lead in the race for the top constitutional office. PML-N […] - **Hum News English** — [PML-N’s Iftikhar Gillani elected 17th AJK prime minister](https://humenglish.com/latest/pml-ns-iftikhar-gillani-elected-17th-ajk-prime-minister/) · 28 Aug 2026, 3:39 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Friday. He defeated Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate Sardar Mukhtar Ahmed Khan Abbasi in the Legislative Assembly election. More to follow..... - **The Express Tribune** — [Barrister Iftikhar Gilani elected 17th AJK prime minister](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626236/barrister-iftikhar-gilani-elected-17th-ajk-prime-minister) · 28 Aug 2026, 11:14 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Gilani secures 30 votes against PPP candidate Mukhtar Ahmed Abbasi, who received 14 votes in the AJK Assembly election - **Geo News** — [PML-N's Iftikhar Gilani elected 17th AJK prime minister](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679543-pml-ns-iftikhar-gilani-elected-17th-ajk-prime-minister) · 28 Aug 2026, 10:10 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > This undated image shows PML-N leader Iftikhar Gillani. — Facebook/iftikhargillaniMUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidate Iftikhar Gilani was elected the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, securing 30 votes in the legislative... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan ruling party lawmaker sworn in as Azad Kashmir PM, pledges jobs, reforms](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2656161/pakistan) · 28 Aug 2026, 10:08 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ruling party lawmaker Iftikhar Gilani was sworn in as prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday, pledging to create jobs, improve health care and address governance challenges after elections marred by unrest and left incomplete in seven constituencies. ### 27 Aug 2026 — PML-N nominates Iftikhar Gilani for AJK prime minister post (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that PML-N President Nawaz Sharif nominated Barrister Iftikhar Gilani as the party’s candidate for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister. Several emphasized that the decision followed consultations or approval from Nawaz Sharif, often citing Marriyum Aurangzeb as confirming the nomination. A few also noted that some senior PML-N leaders expressed reservations about the nomination, while others highlighted that the move came despite Gilani’s recent electoral defeat. Most coverage framed the nomination as a formal party decision, with little emphasis on broader political implications or reactions from other parties. - **24 News HD** — [PML-N nominates Iftikhar Gilani for AJK PM slot as newly-elected assembly meets tomorrow](https://www.24newshd.tv/27-Aug-2026/pml-n-nominates-iftikhar-gilani-ajk-pm-slot-newly-elected-assembly-meets-tomorrow) · 27 Aug 2026, 6:21 PM PKT > Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister slot, weeks after he lost his constituency in the region’s general election. - **The Express Tribune** — [Barrister Iftikhar Gilani set to be elected as prime minister of AJK](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626091/barrister-iftikhar-gilani-set-to-be-elected-as-prime-minister-of-ajk) · 27 Aug 2026, 5:42 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Senior PML-N leaders express reservations on the nomination, say party must respect mandate given by the people of AJK - **Geo News** — [Nawaz Sharif names Iftikhar Gilani as PML-N's AJK premier candidate](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679441-nawaz-sharif-names-iftikhar-gilani-as-pml-ns-ajk-premier-candidate) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:59 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif shakes hand with Iftikhar Ali Gilani in this undated image. — Geo NewsMarriyum Aurangzeb confirms decision received Nawaz's approval.PML-N bags six, PPP secures two reserved seats in AJK assemblyPML-N commands 32 members with... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Who is Barrister Iftikhar Gilani? PML-N’s Candidate for AJK Prime Minister](https://pakobserver.net/who-is-barrister-iftikhar-gilani-pml-ns-candidate-for-ajk-prime-minister/) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:52 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD – The race for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) premiership continues and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif picked Barrister Syed… - **Minute Mirror** — [Nawaz Sharif backs Iftikhar Gilani for AJK premier...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/nawaz-sharif-backs-iftikhar-gilani-for-ajk-premiership-619519/) · 27 Aug 2026, 4:17 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Barrister Iftikhar Gilani as the party’s - **The Nation** — [Nawaz Sharif nominates Iftikhar Gilani for AJK premiership](https://www.nation.com.pk/27-Aug-2026/nawaz-sharif-nominates-iftikhar-gilani-ajk-premiership) · 27 Aug 2026, 3:50 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani for the post of prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). - **ProPakistani** — [PML-N Announces Nomination for AJK Prime Minister](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/27/pml-n-announces-nomination-for-ajk-prime-minister/) · 27 Aug 2026, 3:37 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani as the party’s candidate for Prime… Read More The post PML-N Announces Nomination for AJK Prime Minister appeared first on ProPakistani. - **Hum News English** — [PML-N picks Iftikhar Gilani for AJK PM slot despite election defeat](https://humenglish.com/latest/pml-n-picks-iftikhar-gilani-for-ajk-pm-slot-despite-election-defeat/) · 27 Aug 2026, 3:09 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister slot, weeks after he lost his constituency in the region's general election. Gilani subsequently returned to the AJK Legislative Assembly on a reserved seat of the party. The nomination was announced by PML-N Central Info... - **Dunya News** — [Nawaz Sharif nominates Barrister Iftikhar Gilani for AJK premiership: Marriyum Aurangzeb](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/969957-nawaz-sharif-nominates-barrister-iftikhar-gilani-for-ajk-premiership-) · 27 Aug 2026, 2:57 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Marriyum said Nawaz Sharif had directed Barrister Iftikhar Gilani to submit his nomination papers for the election of AJK prime minister. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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